How to pronounce fletcher
Say it like FLECH-er. Fletcher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLECH).
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- FLECH
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fletcher pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLECHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of fletcher
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FLECH-uh.
What does fletcher mean?
- One who fletches or feathers arrows.
- A device to assist in fletching or feathering arrows.
- Generally, a manufacturer of bows and arrows.
Where does fletcher come from?
Inherited from Middle English fleccher, from Old French flechier; equivalent to fletch + -er.
Words that rhyme with fletcher
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fletcher.
Questions about saying fletcher
How do you pronounce fletcher?
Say FLECH-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈflɛtʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˈflɛtʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fletcher?
Fletcher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLECH). Broken into parts: FLECH · er.
Is fletcher pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈflɛtʃə/ (FLECH-uh).