How to pronounce trawler
Say it like TRAW-ler. Trawler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAW).
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- TRAW
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trawler pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of trawler
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TRAW-luh.
What does trawler mean?
- A fishing boat that uses a trawl net or dragnet to catch fish.
- A fisherman who uses a trawl net.
Where does trawler come from?
From trawl + -er.
Words that rhyme with trawler
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of trawler.
Questions about saying trawler
How do you pronounce trawler?
Say TRAW-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɔlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtrɔːlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trawler?
Trawler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAW). Broken into parts: TRAW · ler.
Is trawler 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 /ˈtrɔːlə/ (TRAW-luh).