How to pronounce wealthier
Say it like WEL-thee-er. Wealthier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEL).
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- WEL
- thee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wealthier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- theeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of wealthier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WEL-thee-uh.
What does wealthier mean?
- comparative form of wealthy: more wealthy How to pronounce wealthy
Questions about saying wealthier
How do you pronounce wealthier?
Say WEL-thee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɛlθiɚ/. In British English it is /ˈwɛlθiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wealthier?
Wealthier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEL). Broken into parts: WEL · thee · er.
Is wealthier 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 /ˈwɛlθiə/ (WEL-thee-uh).