How to pronounce taxpayer
Say it like TAKS-pay-er. Taxpayer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAKS).
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- TAKS
- pay
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Taxpayer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- payGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of taxpayer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TAKS-pay-uh.
What does taxpayer mean?
- someone who pays taxes
Where does taxpayer come from?
From tax + payer.
Questions about saying taxpayer
How do you pronounce taxpayer?
Say TAKS-pay-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈtæksˌpeɪɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtæksˌpeɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in taxpayer?
Taxpayer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAKS). Broken into parts: TAKS · pay · er.
Is taxpayer 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 /ˈtæksˌpeɪə/ (TAKS-pay-uh).