How to pronounce tinkerer
Say it like TING-ker-er. Tinkerer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TING).
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- TING
- ker
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tinkerer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of tinkerer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TING-kuh-uh.
What does tinkerer mean?
- Agent noun of tinker; one who tinkers with things. How to pronounce tinker
- A meddler.
Where does tinkerer come from?
From tinker + -er.
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Questions about saying tinkerer
How do you pronounce tinkerer?
Say TING-ker-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪŋkɚɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtɪŋkəə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tinkerer?
Tinkerer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TING). Broken into parts: TING · ker · er.
Is tinkerer 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 /ˈtɪŋkəə/ (TING-kuh-uh).