How to pronounce slaughterer
Say it like SLAW-ter-er. Slaughterer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLAW).
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- SLAW
- ter
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slaughterer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of slaughterer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SLAW-tuh-ruh.
What does slaughterer mean?
- Agent noun of slaughter; one who slaughters. How to pronounce slaughter
- A butcher (as a profession or job).
- A ritual slaughterer, kosher slaughterer, kosher butcher, shochet / shokhet.
Where does slaughterer come from?
From slaughter + -er.
Questions about saying slaughterer
How do you pronounce slaughterer?
Say SLAW-ter-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈslɔtɚɚ/. In British English it is /ˈslɔːtərə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slaughterer?
Slaughterer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLAW). Broken into parts: SLAW · ter · er.
Is slaughterer 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 /ˈslɔːtərə/ (SLAW-tuh-ruh).