How to pronounce weigher
Say it like WAY-er. Weigher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY).
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- WAY
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Weigher 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of weigher
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WAY-uh.
What does weigher mean?
- One who or something that weighs.
- A person employed at a dock to weigh incoming goods.
Where does weigher come from?
From weigh + -er.
Words that rhyme with weigher
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of weigher.
Questions about saying weigher
How do you pronounce weigher?
Say WAY-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈweɪɚ/. In British English it is /ˈweɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in weigher?
Weigher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY). Broken into parts: WAY · er.
Is weigher 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 /ˈweɪə/ (WAY-uh).