How to pronounce readier
Say it like RED-ee-er. Readier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RED).
- RED
- ee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Readier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of readier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: RED-ee-uh.
What does readier mean?
- comparative form of ready: more ready How to pronounce ready
- One who or that which makes something ready.
Words that rhyme with readier
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of readier.
Questions about saying readier
How do you pronounce readier?
Say RED-ee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛdiɚ/. In British English it is /ˈrɛdiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in readier?
Readier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RED). Broken into parts: RED · ee · er.
Is readier 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 /ˈrɛdiə/ (RED-ee-uh).