How to pronounce reader
Say it like REE-der. Reader has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
- REE
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reader pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of reader
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: REE-duh.
What does reader mean?
- A person who reads.“an early reader, a talented reader”
- A person who reads a publication.“10,000 weekly readers”
- A person who recites literary works, usually to an audience.
Where does reader come from?
From Middle English reder, redar, redere, redare, from Old English rēdere, rǣdere (“a reader; scholar; diviner”), from Proto-West Germanic *rādāri, equivalent to read + -er.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- proofreader
- subscriber
- reviewer
- referee
Words that rhyme with reader
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reader.
Questions about saying reader
How do you pronounce reader?
Say REE-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈridɚ/. In British English it is /ˈriːdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reader?
Reader has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · der.
Is reader 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 /ˈriːdə/ (REE-duh).