How to pronounce hearer
Say it like HIR-er. Hearer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIR).
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- HIR
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hearer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of hearer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HEER-uh.
What does hearer mean?
- One who hears.
- A person who regularly attends sermons; a devout listener.
Where does hearer come from?
From Middle English heerar, herere, hyerere, equivalent to hear + -er.
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Words that rhyme with hearer
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Questions about saying hearer
How do you pronounce hearer?
Say HIR-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɪrɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhɪərə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hearer?
Hearer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIR). Broken into parts: HIR · er.
Is hearer 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 /ˈhɪərə/ (HEER-uh).