How to Pronounce Newer

To pronounce "newer", say NEW-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈn(j)uː.ɚ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈn(j)uː.ɚ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “newer”

"newer" has 2 syllables: new-er. It rhymes with rescuer and skewer, if that helps it stick.

What does newer mean?

adjective

  1. Recently made, or created.

    “This is a new scratch on my car!   The band just released a new album.”

  2. Additional; recently discovered.

    “We turned up some new evidence from the old files.”

Synonyms

recentcurrentbrand newmintpristinespankinggreen

Antonyms

datedoldformer

Words that rhyme with newer

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

rescuerskewerwooerviewerwrongdoerdewarevildoerfluorpursuersewerbluerchewer

Related words

emergingfurtherhigherlaterlatestmorenewlynouveaux

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "newer"?▾

"Newer" has 2 syllables: new · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "newer"?▾

The IPA transcription of "newer" is /ˈn(j)uː.ɚ/.

What does "newer" mean?▾

Newer: Recently made, or created.

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