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How to pronounce offeree

Say it like of-er-REE. Offeree has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REE).

VoiceSpeed
US American/ɑfɚˈri/of-er-REE
UK British/ɒfəˈriː/of-uh-REE
  • of
  • er
  • REE
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Offeree pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. ofKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
  2. erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
  3. REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.

American vs British pronunciation of offeree

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
  • The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.

British respelling: of-uh-REE.

What does offeree mean?

noun
  1. One to whom an offer is made.“A unilateral contract consists of a promise on the part of the offeror and performance of the requisite terms by the offeree.”

Where does offeree come from?

From offer + -ee.

Words that rhyme with offeree

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of offeree.

Questions about saying offeree

How do you pronounce offeree?

Say of-er-REE. The American pronunciation is /ɑfɚˈri/. In British English it is /ɒfəˈriː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in offeree?

Offeree has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REE). Broken into parts: of · er · REE.

Is offeree 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 /ɒfəˈriː/ (of-uh-REE).

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).