How to pronounce performer
Say it like per-FOR-mer. Performer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR).
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- per
- FOR
- mer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Performer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- merKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of performer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-FAW-muh.
What does performer mean?
- an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience
Where does performer come from?
From perform + -er.
Words that rhyme with performer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of performer.
Questions about saying performer
How do you pronounce performer?
Say per-FOR-mer. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈfɔrmɚ/. In British English it is /pəˈfɔːmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in performer?
Performer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR). Broken into parts: per · FOR · mer.
Is performer 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 /pəˈfɔːmə/ (puh-FAW-muh).