How to pronounce newer
Say it like NOO-er. Newer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO).
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- NOO
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Newer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of newer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: NYOO-uh.
What does newer mean?
- comparative form of new: more new, more recent. How to pronounce new
Where does newer come from?
From Middle English newer, newere, from Old English nīwra, from Proto-Germanic *niwizô (“newer”), comparative of Proto-Germanic *niwjaz (“new”), equivalent to new + -er.
Words that rhyme with newer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of newer.
Questions about saying newer
How do you pronounce newer?
Say NOO-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈnuɚ/. In British English it is /ˈnjuːə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in newer?
Newer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO). Broken into parts: NOO · er.
Is newer 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 /ˈnjuːə/ (NYOO-uh).