How to pronounce healer
Say it like HEE-ler. Healer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEE).
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- HEE
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Healer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of healer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HEE-luh.
What does healer mean?
- One who heals, especially through faith.“faith healer”
- Anything that heals; a medicine that heals some wound, injury, ailment, or disease.
Where does healer come from?
From Middle English helere, the agent noun of heal; analyzed as heal + -er.
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Words that rhyme with healer
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Questions about saying healer
How do you pronounce healer?
Say HEE-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈhilɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhiːlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in healer?
Healer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEE). Broken into parts: HEE · ler.
Is healer 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 /ˈhiːlə/ (HEE-luh).