How to pronounce sailer
Say it like SAY-ler. Sailer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAY).
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- SAY
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sailer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAYSay this part loudest and longest. 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 sailer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SAY-luh.
What does sailer mean?
- That which sails; a sailboat.
- A fastball that skims through the air.
- A butterfly of the genus Neptis
Where does sailer come from?
From Middle English sailer, sayler, saylere, equivalent to sail + -er.
Words that rhyme with sailer
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Words that sound like sailer
Questions about saying sailer
How do you pronounce sailer?
Say SAY-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈseɪlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈseɪlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sailer?
Sailer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAY). Broken into parts: SAY · ler.
Is sailer 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 /ˈseɪlə/ (SAY-luh).
What words sound the same as sailer?
Sailer sounds the same as sailor in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.