How to pronounce sawyer
Say it like SAW-yer. Sawyer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAW).
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- SAW
- yer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sawyer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- yerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sawyer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SAW-yuh.
Other ways to say sawyer
Sawyer also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- SOY-er /ˈsɔɪɚ/
What does sawyer mean?
- one who is employed to saw wood
- any of several beetles whose larvae bore holes in dead or dying trees especially conifers
Where does sawyer come from?
From Middle English sawyer, sawier, sawior, equivalent to saw + -yer.
Words that rhyme with sawyer
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Questions about saying sawyer
How do you pronounce sawyer?
Say SAW-yer. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɔjɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsɔːjə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sawyer?
Sawyer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAW). Broken into parts: SAW · yer.
Is sawyer 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 /ˈsɔːjə/ (SAW-yuh).