How to pronounce pilferer
Say it like PIL-fuh-rer. Pilferer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIL).
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- PIL
- fuh
- rer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pilferer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pilferer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PIL-fuh-ruh.
What does pilferer mean?
- One who pilfers.
Where does pilferer come from?
From pilfer + -er.
Questions about saying pilferer
How do you pronounce pilferer?
Say PIL-fuh-rer. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪlfərər/. In British English it is /ˈpɪlfərə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pilferer?
Pilferer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIL). Broken into parts: PIL · fuh · rer.
Is pilferer 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 /ˈpɪlfərə/ (PIL-fuh-ruh).