How to Pronounce Fighter

To pronounce "fighter", say FIGHT-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfaɪ.tə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈfaɪ.tə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fighter”

"fighter" has 2 syllables: fight-er. It rhymes with blighter and writer, if that helps it stick.

What does fighter mean?

noun

  1. A person who fights; a combatant.
  2. A warrior; fighting soldier.

Synonyms

combatantsoldierwarrior

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Words that rhyme with fighter

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blighterwritermitrelightertitermitercopywriterlamplighterslighterciterunderwritertypewriter

Related words

belligerentbattlercombatantchampionscrapperpaladinherocombat

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fighter"?▾

"Fighter" has 2 syllables: fight · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "fighter"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fighter" is /ˈfaɪ.tə(ɹ)/.

What does "fighter" mean?▾

Fighter: A person who fights; a combatant.

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