How to pronounce stirrer
Say it like STUR-er. Stirrer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STUR).
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US American/ˈstɝɚ/STUR-er
UK British/ˈstɜːrə/STUR-ruh
- STUR
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stirrer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of stirrer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STUR-ruh.
What does stirrer mean?
noun
- A device used to stir. (Cardinal types include wood or plastic strips (for beverages) and magnetic objects that react to a spinning magnet nearby (for chemistry beakers).“We're out of coffee stirrers again and I'm not using my finger!”
- A person who stirs something.“The stirrers in the chocolate factory often get chocolate all over their uniforms.”
- A person who spreads rumors or causes agitation.“Why would you say something so hurtful? God, you are such a stirrer!”
Where does stirrer come from?
From stir + -er.
Questions about saying stirrer
How do you pronounce stirrer?
Say STUR-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɝɚ/. In British English it is /ˈstɜːrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stirrer?
Stirrer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STUR). Broken into parts: STUR · er.
Is stirrer 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 /ˈstɜːrə/ (STUR-ruh).