How to pronounce sufferer
Say it like SUHF-uh-rer. Sufferer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHF).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈsʌfərɚ/SUHF-uh-rer
UK British/ˈsʌfərə/SUHF-uh-ruh
- SUHF
- uh
- rer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sufferer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sufferer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUHF-uh-ruh.
What does sufferer mean?
noun
- One who suffers; one who is afflicted.
Where does sufferer come from?
From suffer + -er.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- sick person
- diseased person
- martyr
Questions about saying sufferer
How do you pronounce sufferer?
Say SUHF-uh-rer. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌfərɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsʌfərə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sufferer?
Sufferer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHF). Broken into parts: SUHF · uh · rer.
Is sufferer 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 /ˈsʌfərə/ (SUHF-uh-ruh).