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How to pronounce printer

printer
/ˈprɪntər/
2 syllables, stress on the first

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There is a second pronunciation: /ˈprɪnər/.

Printer, sound by sound

/p/as in penWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/r/as in redThe tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/ər/as in birdLips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound.

In a sentence

My printer only prints in black and white.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce printer?

Printer is pronounced /ˈprɪntər/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /ˈprɪnər/, is also used.

How many syllables are in printer?

Printer has 2 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in printer?

The first syllable: /ˈprɪntər/.

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