How to pronounce Realtor
Say it like REE-ul-ter. Realtor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈriəltɚ/REE-ul-ter
UK British/ˈrɪəltə/REERL-tuh
- REE
- ul
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tip: Two syllables plus 'ter': 'REE-ul-ter'. Avoid 'REE-luh-ter'.
Realtor 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of Realtor
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: REERL-tuh.
What does Realtor mean?
noun
- A person or business that sells or leases out real estate, acting as an agent for the property owner.
Where does Realtor come from?
From real (in real estate) and -or.
Questions about saying Realtor
How do you pronounce Realtor?
Say REE-ul-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈriəltɚ/. In British English it is /ˈrɪəltə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Realtor?
Realtor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · ul · ter.
Is Realtor pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈrɪəltə/ (REERL-tuh).