How to pronounce wafer
Say it like WAY-fer. Wafer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY).
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- WAY
- fer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wafer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ferKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of wafer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WAY-fuh.
What does wafer mean?
- A light, thin, flat biscuit/cookie.
- A thin disk of consecrated unleavened bread used in communion.
- A soft disk originally made of flour, and later of gelatin or a similar substance, used to seal letters, attach papers etc.
- To seal or fasten with a wafer.
Where does wafer come from?
From Middle English wafre, from Anglo-Norman wafre, waufre (Old French gaufre), from a Germanic source.
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Questions about saying wafer
How do you pronounce wafer?
Say WAY-fer. The American pronunciation is /ˈweɪfɚ/. In British English it is /ˈweɪfə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wafer?
Wafer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY). Broken into parts: WAY · fer.
Is wafer 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 /ˈweɪfə/ (WAY-fuh).