How to Pronounce Hunter

To pronounce "hunter", say HUNT-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhʌntɚ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈhʌntɚ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hunter”

"hunter" has 2 syllables: hunt-er. It rhymes with punter and headhunter, if that helps it stick.

What does hunter mean?

noun

  1. One who hunts game for sport or for food; a huntsman or huntswoman.
  2. A dog used in hunting.

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Words that rhyme with hunter

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

punterheadhuntergrunterbuntermuntersintersquintertinterguntershunterstinterlinter

Related words

huntsmanhunthuntingharvesterharvesthorsedartfisher

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hunter"?▾

"Hunter" has 2 syllables: hunt · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "hunter"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hunter" is /ˈhʌntɚ/.

What does "hunter" mean?▾

Hunter: One who hunts game for sport or for food; a huntsman or huntswoman.

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