How to pronounce sprayer
Say it like SPRAY-er. Sprayer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPRAY).
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- SPRAY
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sprayer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPRAYSay 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 sprayer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPRAY-uh.
What does sprayer mean?
- Synonym of spray bottle.
- A device, machine or vehicle used for large-area spraying, as for irrigation, weed killers, fertilizers, insecticides, or in manufacturing and production line processes.
- One who sprays.“Graffiti often includes the sprayer’s name.”
Where does sprayer come from?
From spray + -er.
Words that rhyme with sprayer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sprayer.
Questions about saying sprayer
How do you pronounce sprayer?
Say SPRAY-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈspreɪɚ/. In British English it is /ˈspreɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sprayer?
Sprayer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPRAY). Broken into parts: SPRAY · er.
Is sprayer 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 /ˈspreɪə/ (SPRAY-uh).