How to pronounce ratepayer
Say it like RAYT-pay-er. Ratepayer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAYT).
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- RAYT
- pay
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ratepayer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- payGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of ratepayer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: RAYT-pay-uh.
What does ratepayer mean?
- Someone who pays for a public utility or service.“The government is supposed to mediate between ratepayers and the power company.”
Where does ratepayer come from?
From rate + payer.
Questions about saying ratepayer
How do you pronounce ratepayer?
Say RAYT-pay-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈreɪtˌpeɪɚ/. In British English it is /ˈreɪtˌpeɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ratepayer?
Ratepayer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAYT). Broken into parts: RAYT · pay · er.
Is ratepayer 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 /ˈreɪtˌpeɪə/ (RAYT-pay-uh).