How to pronounce painkiller
Say it like PAYN-kil-er. Painkiller has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAYN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈpeɪnˌkɪlɚ/PAYN-kil-er
UK British/ˈpeɪnˌkɪlə/PAYN-kil-uh
- PAYN
- kil
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Painkiller pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of painkiller
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAYN-kil-uh.
What does painkiller mean?
noun
- A drug that numbs the pain in the body.
Where does painkiller come from?
From pain + killer.
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Questions about saying painkiller
How do you pronounce painkiller?
Say PAYN-kil-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈpeɪnˌkɪlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpeɪnˌkɪlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in painkiller?
Painkiller has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAYN). Broken into parts: PAYN · kil · er.
Is painkiller 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 /ˈpeɪnˌkɪlə/ (PAYN-kil-uh).