How to pronounce ringer
Say it like RING-er. Ringer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RING).
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- RING
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ringer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of ringer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: RING-uh.
What does ringer mean?
- Someone who rings, especially a bell ringer.
- A crowbar.
- A person who places rings or bands on a bird's leg.
- A stockman, a cowboy.
- In the game of horseshoes, the event of the horseshoe landing around the pole.
- The champion shearer of a shearing shed.
Where does ringer come from?
From Middle English ringere, rynger, ryngar, equivalent to ring (“to sound a bell”) + -er.
Words that rhyme with ringer
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Questions about saying ringer
How do you pronounce ringer?
Say RING-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪŋɚ/. In British English it is /ˈrɪŋə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ringer?
Ringer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RING). Broken into parts: RING · er.
Is ringer 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 /ˈrɪŋə/ (RING-uh).