amateur
A-ma-TER
amater
/ˈæməˌtɝ/ · 3 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “amateur” is spelled “amater”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | a | m | a | t | er |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /æ/ | /m/ | /ə/ | /t/ | /ɝ/ |
English writes “amateur” with
7 letters for 5 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“amater” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “amateur”
mrbetteraftermatterlaterdoctorwatersisterdaughterpeter
“amateur” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “amateur”?
“amateur” is pronounced A-ma-TER — IPA /ˈæməˌtɝ/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “amater”.
How many syllables are in “amateur”?
“amateur” has 3 syllables: A-ma-TER (the capitalized syllable is stressed).