How to pronounce fruiterer
Say it like FROO-tuh-ruh. Fruiterer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FROO).
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- FROO
- tuh
- ruh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fruiterer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fruiterer
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FROO-tuh-ruh.
What does fruiterer mean?
- One who sells fruit.
Where does fruiterer come from?
From Late Middle English fruiterē̆r (“fruit grower; fruit dealer”), from fruitē̆r (“fruit dealer; household official having charge of fruit”) + -er (it is unclear why the second suffix was added).
Questions about saying fruiterer
How do you pronounce fruiterer?
Say FROO-tuh-ruh. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrutərə/. In British English it is /ˈfruːtərə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fruiterer?
Fruiterer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FROO). Broken into parts: FROO · tuh · ruh.
Is fruiterer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈfruːtərə/ (FROO-tuh-ruh).