How to pronounce twister
Say it like TWIS-ter. Twister has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TWIS).
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- TWIS
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Twister pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TWISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of twister
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TWIS-tuh.
What does twister mean?
- One who twists.
- One whose occupation is to twist or join the threads of one warp to those of another, in weaving.
- An instrument used in twisting or making twists.
Where does twister come from?
From Middle English twyster, equivalent to twist + -er.
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Words that rhyme with twister
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of twister.
Questions about saying twister
How do you pronounce twister?
Say TWIS-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈtwɪstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtwɪstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in twister?
Twister has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TWIS). Broken into parts: TWIS · ter.
Is twister 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 /ˈtwɪstə/ (TWIS-tuh).