How to pronounce wafers
Say it like WAY-ferz. Wafers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY).
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US American/ˈweɪfɚz/WAY-ferz
UK British/ˈweɪfəz/WAY-fuz
- WAY
- ferz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wafers 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.
- ferzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of wafers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WAY-fuz.
What does wafers mean?
noun
- plural of wafer How to pronounce wafer
Questions about saying wafers
How do you pronounce wafers?
Say WAY-ferz. The American pronunciation is /ˈweɪfɚz/. In British English it is /ˈweɪfəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wafers?
Wafers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY). Broken into parts: WAY · ferz.
Is wafers 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 /ˈweɪfəz/ (WAY-fuz).