How to pronounce speechwriter
Say it like SPEECH-ry-ter. Speechwriter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPEECH).
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- SPEECH
- ry
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Speechwriter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPEECHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- 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 speechwriter
- 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: SPEECH-ry-tuh.
What does speechwriter mean?
- Someone who writes speeches for others, especially as a profession.
Where does speechwriter come from?
From speech + writer.
Questions about saying speechwriter
How do you pronounce speechwriter?
Say SPEECH-ry-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈspitʃˌraɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈspiːtʃˌraɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in speechwriter?
Speechwriter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPEECH). Broken into parts: SPEECH · ry · ter.
Is speechwriter 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 /ˈspiːtʃˌraɪtə/ (SPEECH-ry-tuh).