How to Pronounce Reefer

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɹiːfə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “reefer”

"reefer" has 2 syllables: reef-er. It rhymes with briefer and griefer, if that helps it stick.

What does reefer mean?

noun

  1. Someone who reefs sails, especially a midshipman.
  2. A reefer jacket; a close-fitting jacket or short coat of thick cloth.

Words that rhyme with reefer

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

briefergrieferkeiferliefergieferschieferkeeferkeifferkieferkieffer

Related words

jointstickrefrigerationcoatmidshipmansubmariner

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "reefer"?▾

"Reefer" has 2 syllables: reef · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "reefer"?▾

The IPA transcription of "reefer" is /ˈɹiːfə/.

What does "reefer" mean?▾

Reefer: Someone who reefs sails, especially a midshipman.

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