How to pronounce retailer
Say it like REE-tay-ler. Retailer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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- REE
- tay
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retailer 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.
- tayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of retailer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: REE-tay-luh.
What does retailer mean?
- a merchant who sells goods at retail
Where does retailer come from?
From retail + -er.
Questions about saying retailer
How do you pronounce retailer?
Say REE-tay-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈriˌteɪlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈriːˌteɪlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retailer?
Retailer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · tay · ler.
Is retailer 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 /ˈriːˌteɪlə/ (REE-tay-luh).