How to pronounce reefer
Say it like REE-fer. Reefer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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US American/ˈrifɚ/REE-fer
UK British/ˈriːfə/REE-fuh
- REE
- fer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reefer 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.
- ferKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of reefer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: REE-fuh.
What does reefer mean?
noun
- Someone who reefs sails, especially a midshipman.
- A reefer jacket; a close-fitting jacket or short coat of thick cloth.
- A refrigerated, insulated trailer, ship or shipping container.
- a refrigerator car (type of boxcar).
- A marijuana cigarette.
- Marijuana.
Where does reefer come from?
From reef + -er.
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Questions about saying reefer
How do you pronounce reefer?
Say REE-fer. The American pronunciation is /ˈrifɚ/. In British English it is /ˈriːfə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reefer?
Reefer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · fer.
Is reefer 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 /ˈriːfə/ (REE-fuh).