How to pronounce wearer
Say it like WER-er. Wearer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WER).
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- WER
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wearer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of wearer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WAIR-uh.
What does wearer mean?
- One who wears.“On Saint Patrick's day I put on my green shirt and join the wearers of the green.”
Where does wearer come from?
From Middle English werer, werere, equivalent to wear + -er.
Words that rhyme with wearer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wearer.
Questions about saying wearer
How do you pronounce wearer?
Say WER-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɛrɚ/. In British English it is /ˈwɛərə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wearer?
Wearer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WER). Broken into parts: WER · er.
Is wearer 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 /ˈwɛərə/ (WAIR-uh).