How to pronounce lecturer
Say it like LEK-chuh-rer. Lecturer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEK).
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- LEK
- chuh
- rer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lecturer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- chuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of lecturer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LEK-chuh-ruh.
What does lecturer mean?
- a public lecturer at certain universities
- someone who lectures professionally
Where does lecturer come from?
From lecture + -er.
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Questions about saying lecturer
How do you pronounce lecturer?
Say LEK-chuh-rer. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛktʃərɚ/. In British English it is /ˈlɛktʃərə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lecturer?
Lecturer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEK). Broken into parts: LEK · chuh · rer.
Is lecturer 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 /ˈlɛktʃərə/ (LEK-chuh-ruh).