How to pronounce hater
Say it like HAY-ter. Hater has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAY).
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- HAY
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hater pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of hater
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: HAY-tuh.
What does hater mean?
- One who hates.
Where does hater come from?
From Middle English hatere, equivalent to hate + -er.
Words that rhyme with hater
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hater.
Questions about saying hater
How do you pronounce hater?
Say HAY-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈheɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈheɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hater?
Hater has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAY). Broken into parts: HAY · ter.
Is hater 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 /ˈheɪtə/ (HAY-tuh).