How to pronounce golfer
Say it like GOL-fer. Golfer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOL).
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US American/ˈɡɑlfɚ/GOL-fer
UK British/ˈɡɒlfə/GOL-fuh
- GOL
- fer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Golfer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ferKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of golfer
- 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.
British respelling: GOL-fuh.
What does golfer mean?
noun
- Someone who plays golf.
- One who takes part in code golf or regex golf.
Where does golfer come from?
From golf + -er.
Questions about saying golfer
How do you pronounce golfer?
Say GOL-fer. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɑlfɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɡɒlfə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in golfer?
Golfer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOL). Broken into parts: GOL · fer.
Is golfer 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 /ˈɡɒlfə/ (GOL-fuh).