How to pronounce slayer
Say it like SLAY-er. Slayer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLAY).
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- SLAY
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slayer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of slayer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SLAY-uh.
What does slayer mean?
- A killer; a murderer; someone who slays.
- A butcher.
Where does slayer come from?
From Middle English slear, sleere, sleare, slaare, dissimilated from Old English slaga (“slayer”), equivalent to slay + -er.
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Words that rhyme with slayer
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Questions about saying slayer
How do you pronounce slayer?
Say SLAY-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈsleɪɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsleɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slayer?
Slayer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLAY). Broken into parts: SLAY · er.
Is slayer 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 /ˈsleɪə/ (SLAY-uh).