How to pronounce follower
Say it like FOL-oh-er. Follower has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOL).
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- FOL
- oh
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Follower pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of follower
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FOL-oh-uh.
What does follower mean?
- a person who accepts the leadership of another
- someone who travels behind or pursues another
Where does follower come from?
From Middle English folwer, folwere, folewer, from Old English folgere (“follower; attendant; disciple”), equivalent to follow + -er.
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Questions about saying follower
How do you pronounce follower?
Say FOL-oh-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɑloʊɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfɒləʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in follower?
Follower has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOL). Broken into parts: FOL · oh · er.
Is follower 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 /ˈfɒləʊə/ (FOL-oh-uh).