How to pronounce fryer
Say it like FRY-er. Fryer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRY).
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- FRY
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fryer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of fryer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FRY-uh.
What does fryer mean?
- A machine or container for frying food.“He learned to work the fryer as part of becoming a competent cook for a commercial kitchen.”
- A fish suitable for frying.
- A young chicken suitable for frying; a pullet or cockerel.
Where does fryer come from?
From fry + -er (agent noun suffix) or + -er (patient suffix).
Words that rhyme with fryer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fryer.
Words that sound like fryer
Questions about saying fryer
How do you pronounce fryer?
Say FRY-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈfraɪɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfraɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fryer?
Fryer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRY). Broken into parts: FRY · er.
Is fryer 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 /ˈfraɪə/ (FRY-uh).
What words sound the same as fryer?
Fryer sounds the same as friar in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.