How to pronounce teacher
Say it like TEE-cher. Teacher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE).
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- TEE
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Teacher pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of teacher
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TEE-chuh.
What does teacher mean?
- a person whose occupation is teaching
- a personified abstraction that teaches“books were his teachers”“experience is a demanding teacher”
Where does teacher come from?
From Middle English techere, equivalent to teach + -er.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with teacher
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of teacher.
Questions about saying teacher
How do you pronounce teacher?
Say TEE-cher. The American pronunciation is /ˈtitʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtiːtʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in teacher?
Teacher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE). Broken into parts: TEE · cher.
Is teacher 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 /ˈtiːtʃə/ (TEE-chuh).