How to pronounce wester
Say it like WES-ter. Wester has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WES).
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- WES
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wester pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of wester
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WES-tuh.
What does wester mean?
- A strong westerly wind, a wind blowing from the west.
- To move towards the west
- comparative form of west: more west How to pronounce west
Where does wester come from?
From west + -er.
Words that rhyme with wester
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wester.
Questions about saying wester
How do you pronounce wester?
Say WES-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɛstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈwɛstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wester?
Wester has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WES). Broken into parts: WES · ter.
Is wester 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 /ˈwɛstə/ (WES-tuh).