How to pronounce thriftier
Say it like THRIF-tee-er. Thriftier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THRIF).
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- THRIF
- tee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thriftier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THRIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of thriftier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: THRIF-tee-uh.
What does thriftier mean?
- comparative form of thrifty: more thrifty How to pronounce thrifty
Questions about saying thriftier
How do you pronounce thriftier?
Say THRIF-tee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈθrɪftiɚ/. In British English it is /ˈθrɪftiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thriftier?
Thriftier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THRIF). Broken into parts: THRIF · tee · er.
Is thriftier 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 /ˈθrɪftiə/ (THRIF-tee-uh).