How to pronounce singer
Say it like SING-er. Singer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SING).
- SING
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Singer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SINGSay 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 singer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SING-uh.
What does singer mean?
- a person who sings
- United States inventor of an improved chain-stitch sewing machine (1811-1875)
- United States writer (born in Poland) of Yiddish stories and novels (1904-1991)
Where does singer come from?
Inherited from Middle English synger, syngere, singere, singare, equivalent to sing + -er.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with singer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of singer.
Questions about saying singer
How do you pronounce singer?
Say SING-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪŋɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsɪŋə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in singer?
Singer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SING). Broken into parts: SING · er.
Is singer 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 /ˈsɪŋə/ (SING-uh).