How to pronounce hunter
Say it like HUHN-ter. Hunter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHN).
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- HUHN
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hunter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of hunter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HUHN-tuh.
What does hunter mean?
- someone who hunts game
- a person who searches for something“a treasure hunter”
- a constellation on the equator to the east of Taurus; contains Betelgeuse and Rigel
Where does hunter come from?
From Middle English huntere, hunter, equivalent to hunt + -er.
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Words that rhyme with hunter
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Questions about saying hunter
How do you pronounce hunter?
Say HUHN-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈhʌntɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhʌntə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hunter?
Hunter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHN). Broken into parts: HUHN · ter.
Is hunter 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 /ˈhʌntə/ (HUHN-tuh).