How to pronounce hoyer
Say it like HOY-er. Hoyer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOY).
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- HOY
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hoyer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of hoyer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HOY-uh.
What does hoyer mean?
- A device for transferring a person with serious mobility issues to and from the floor, a mobility device (such as a wheelchair), seating, and a bed.
Where does hoyer come from?
After Ted Hoyer, a quadriplegic, who co-invented the device.
Words that rhyme with hoyer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hoyer.
Questions about saying hoyer
How do you pronounce hoyer?
Say HOY-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɔɪɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhɔɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hoyer?
Hoyer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOY). Broken into parts: HOY · er.
Is hoyer 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 /ˈhɔɪə/ (HOY-uh).