How to pronounce truer
Say it like TROO-er. Truer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TROO).
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- TROO
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Truer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of truer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TROO-uh.
What does truer mean?
- comparative form of true: more true How to pronounce true
Words that rhyme with truer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of truer.
Questions about saying truer
How do you pronounce truer?
Say TROO-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈtruɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtruːə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in truer?
Truer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TROO). Broken into parts: TROO · er.
Is truer 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 /ˈtruːə/ (TROO-uh).