How to pronounce waller
Say it like WAW-ler. Waller has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW).
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- WAW
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Waller pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAWSay 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 waller
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WAW-luh.
What does waller mean?
- One who builds walls.
- The place where animals make their bed.
- Pronunciation spelling of wallow.
Where does waller come from?
From wall + -er.
Words that rhyme with waller
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of waller.
Questions about saying waller
How do you pronounce waller?
Say WAW-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈwɔːlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in waller?
Waller has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW). Broken into parts: WAW · ler.
Is waller 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 /ˈwɔːlə/ (WAW-luh).