How to pronounce launcher
Say it like LAWN-cher. Launcher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAWN).
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- LAWN
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Launcher pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of launcher
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LAWN-chuh.
What does launcher mean?
- One who or that which launches. A device that throws something or the person who initiates a launch.“The catapult made a good launcher for the small projectile.”
- An application that launches another or others, often holding icons or menus for frequently used programs.
Where does launcher come from?
From launch + -er.
Questions about saying launcher
How do you pronounce launcher?
Say LAWN-cher. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɔntʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˈlɔːntʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in launcher?
Launcher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAWN). Broken into parts: LAWN · cher.
Is launcher 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 /ˈlɔːntʃə/ (LAWN-chuh).