How to pronounce fresher
Say it like FRESH-er. Fresher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRESH).
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- FRESH
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fresher pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FRESHSay 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 fresher
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FRESH-uh.
What does fresher mean?
- comparative form of fresh: more fresh How to pronounce fresh
- A first-year student at a university.
- A fresh graduate looking for his/her first job.
Where does fresher come from?
From fresh + -er (comparative suffix).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with fresher
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fresher.
Questions about saying fresher
How do you pronounce fresher?
Say FRESH-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrɛʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfrɛʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fresher?
Fresher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRESH). Broken into parts: FRESH · er.
Is fresher 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 /ˈfrɛʃə/ (FRESH-uh).