How to pronounce songwriter
Say it like SAWNG-ry-ter. Songwriter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAWNG).
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- SAWNG
- ry
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Songwriter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAWNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- ryGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of songwriter
- 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: SONG-ry-tuh.
What does songwriter mean?
- a composer of words or music for popular songs
Where does songwriter come from?
From song + writer.
Questions about saying songwriter
How do you pronounce songwriter?
Say SAWNG-ry-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɔŋˌraɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsɒŋˌraɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in songwriter?
Songwriter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAWNG). Broken into parts: SAWNG · ry · ter.
Is songwriter 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 /ˈsɒŋˌraɪtə/ (SONG-ry-tuh).