How to pronounce stretcher
Say it like STRECH-er. Stretcher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRECH).
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- STRECH
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stretcher pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRECHSay 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 stretcher
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STRECH-uh.
What does stretcher mean?
- Someone or something that stretches.
- A simple litter designed to carry a sick, injured, or dead person.
- A frame on which a canvas is stretched for painting.
- To carry (an injured person) on a stretcher.
Where does stretcher come from?
From stretch + -er.
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Questions about saying stretcher
How do you pronounce stretcher?
Say STRECH-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈstrɛtʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˈstrɛtʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stretcher?
Stretcher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRECH). Broken into parts: STRECH · er.
Is stretcher 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 /ˈstrɛtʃə/ (STRECH-uh).