How to pronounce woofer
Say it like WUUF-er. Woofer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUUF).
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US American/ˈwʊfɚ/WUUF-er
UK British/ˈwʊfə/WUUF-uh
- WUUF
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Woofer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WUUFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of woofer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WUUF-uh.
What does woofer mean?
noun
- A loudspeaker that produces low-frequency sound.
- Synonym of wwoofer.
Where does woofer come from?
From woof + -er.
Questions about saying woofer
How do you pronounce woofer?
Say WUUF-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈwʊfɚ/. In British English it is /ˈwʊfə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in woofer?
Woofer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUUF). Broken into parts: WUUF · er.
Is woofer 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 /ˈwʊfə/ (WUUF-uh).