How to pronounce speller
Say it like SPEL-er. Speller has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPEL).
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- SPEL
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Speller pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of speller
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPEL-uh.
What does speller mean?
- A person who spells.“I'm a slow reader but a good speller.”
- A participant in a spelling bee.
- A book used to learn how to spell properly.
Where does speller come from?
From spell + -er.
Words that rhyme with speller
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of speller.
Questions about saying speller
How do you pronounce speller?
Say SPEL-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɛlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈspɛlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in speller?
Speller has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPEL). Broken into parts: SPEL · er.
Is speller 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 /ˈspɛlə/ (SPEL-uh).