How to pronounce recruiter
Say it like rih-KROO-ter. Recruiter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KROO).
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- rih
- KROO
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recruiter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of recruiter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: rih-KROO-tuh.
What does recruiter mean?
- Agent noun of recruit; one who recruits, particularly one employed to recruit others. How to pronounce recruit“The army recruiter promised that I'd see the world and learn useful skills if I enlisted.”
Where does recruiter come from?
From recruit + -er.
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Questions about saying recruiter
How do you pronounce recruiter?
Say rih-KROO-ter. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈkrutɚ/. In British English it is /rɪˈkruːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recruiter?
Recruiter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KROO). Broken into parts: rih · KROO · ter.
Is recruiter 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 /rɪˈkruːtə/ (rih-KROO-tuh).