How to pronounce hairdresser
Say it like HAIR-dres-er. Hairdresser has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAIR).
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- HAIR
- dres
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hairdresser pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- dresGive this part a little weight. 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 hairdresser
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAIR-dres-uh.
What does hairdresser mean?
- A person who cuts or styles hair as an occupation or profession.
Where does hairdresser come from?
From hair + dress + -er.
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Questions about saying hairdresser
How do you pronounce hairdresser?
Say HAIR-dres-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛrˌdrɛsɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhɛəˌdrɛsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hairdresser?
Hairdresser has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAIR). Broken into parts: HAIR · dres · er.
Is hairdresser 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 /ˈhɛəˌdrɛsə/ (HAIR-dres-uh).