How to pronounce heater
Say it like HEE-ter. Heater has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEE).
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- HEE
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heater 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of heater
- 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: HEE-tuh.
What does heater mean?
- device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room
- (baseball) a pitch thrown with maximum velocity“he swung late on the fastball”“he showed batters nothing but smoke”
Where does heater come from?
From heat + -er.
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Words that rhyme with heater
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Questions about saying heater
How do you pronounce heater?
Say HEE-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈhitɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhiːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heater?
Heater has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEE). Broken into parts: HEE · ter.
Is heater 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 /ˈhiːtə/ (HEE-tuh).