How to pronounce tawyer
Say it like TOY-er. Tawyer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOY).
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- TOY
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tawyer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of tawyer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TOY-uh.
What does tawyer mean?
- Alternative form of tawer.
Where does tawyer come from?
From taw + -yer.
Words that rhyme with tawyer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tawyer.
Questions about saying tawyer
How do you pronounce tawyer?
Say TOY-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɔɪɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtɔɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tawyer?
Tawyer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOY). Broken into parts: TOY · er.
Is tawyer 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 /ˈtɔɪə/ (TOY-uh).