To pronounce "reader", say READ-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɹiːdə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈɹiːdə/
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"reader" has 2 syllables: read-er. It rhymes with breeder and cedar, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: reeder, reider, rieder — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
“an early reader, a talented reader”
“10,000 weekly readers”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Reader" has 2 syllables: read · er.
The IPA transcription of "reader" is /ˈɹiːdə/.
Reader: A person who reads
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