How to pronounce straighter
Say it like STRAY-ter. Straighter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRAY).
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- STRAY
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Straighter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of straighter
- 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: STRAY-tuh.
What does straighter mean?
- comparative form of straight: more straight How to pronounce straight
- Synonym of straight (“a cigarette, particularly one containing tobacco instead of marijuana”).
Words that rhyme with straighter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of straighter.
Questions about saying straighter
How do you pronounce straighter?
Say STRAY-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈstreɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈstreɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in straighter?
Straighter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRAY). Broken into parts: STRAY · ter.
Is straighter 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 /ˈstreɪtə/ (STRAY-tuh).