How to pronounce garreteer
Say it like gar-uh-TEER. Garreteer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEER).
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- gar
- uh
- TEER
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Garreteer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- garGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of garreteer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: gar-uh-TEER.
What does garreteer mean?
- One who lives in a garret.
Where does garreteer come from?
From garret + -eer.
Words that rhyme with garreteer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of garreteer.
Questions about saying garreteer
How do you pronounce garreteer?
Say gar-uh-TEER. The American pronunciation is /ˌɡærəˈtɪr/. In British English it is /ˌɡærəˈtɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in garreteer?
Garreteer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEER). Broken into parts: gar · uh · TEER.
Is garreteer 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 /ˌɡærəˈtɪə/ (gar-uh-TEER).