How to pronounce inhaler
Say it like in-HAY-ler. Inhaler has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAY).
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- in
- HAY
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inhaler pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- HAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of inhaler
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-HAY-luh.
What does inhaler mean?
- One who inhales.
- A device with a canister holding medicine (either in powder or gas form) which is sprayed and inhaled by the patient, often for treating asthma and other respiratory diseases.
Where does inhaler come from?
From inhale + -er.
Words that rhyme with inhaler
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of inhaler.
Questions about saying inhaler
How do you pronounce inhaler?
Say in-HAY-ler. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈheɪlɚ/. In British English it is /ɪnˈheɪlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inhaler?
Inhaler has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAY). Broken into parts: in · HAY · ler.
Is inhaler 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 /ɪnˈheɪlə/ (in-HAY-luh).