To pronounce "painter", say PAINT-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpeɪntə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈpeɪntə/
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"painter" has 2 syllables: paint-er. It rhymes with retainer and container, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: paynter — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Painter" has 2 syllables: paint · er.
The IPA transcription of "painter" is /ˈpeɪntə/.
Painter: An artist who paints pictures.
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