How to pronounce wholesaler
Say it like HOHL-say-ler. Wholesaler has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHL).
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- HOHL
- say
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wholesaler pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of wholesaler
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOHL-say-luh.
What does wholesaler mean?
- A person or company that buys merchandise from manufacturers, importers, or distributors and resells the merchandise to retail businesses and to business and institutional end users.
Where does wholesaler come from?
From wholesale + -er.
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Questions about saying wholesaler
How do you pronounce wholesaler?
Say HOHL-say-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊlˌseɪlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊlˌseɪlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wholesaler?
Wholesaler has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHL). Broken into parts: HOHL · say · ler.
Is wholesaler 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 /ˈhəʊlˌseɪlə/ (HOHL-say-luh).