How to pronounce painter
Say it like PAYN-ter. Painter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAYN).
- PAYN
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Painter 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of painter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAYN-tuh.
What does painter mean?
- An artist who paints pictures.
- A laborer or workman who paints surfaces using a paintbrush or other means.
- A rope that is attached to the bow of a dinghy, or other small boat, and used for tying up or towing.
- A mountain lion.
Where does painter come from?
Inherited from Middle English peyntour, from Old French peintor, equivalent to paint + -er.
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Words that rhyme with painter
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Questions about saying painter
How do you pronounce painter?
Say PAYN-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈpeɪntɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpeɪntə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in painter?
Painter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAYN). Broken into parts: PAYN · ter.
Is painter 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 /ˈpeɪntə/ (PAYN-tuh).