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How to pronounce acer

Say it like AY-ser. Acer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).

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US American/ˈeɪsɚ/AY-ser
UK British/ˈeɪsə/AY-suh
  • AY
  • ser
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Acer pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
  2. serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.

American vs British pronunciation of acer

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: AY-suh.

What does acer mean?

noun
  1. A plant of the genus Acer; a maple.

Where does acer come from?

Borrowed from translingual Acer, from Latin acer (“maple tree”).

Words that rhyme with acer

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of acer.

Questions about saying acer

How do you pronounce acer?

Say AY-ser. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪsɚ/. In British English it is /ˈeɪsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in acer?

Acer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · ser.

Is acer pronounced differently in British English?

Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈeɪsə/ (AY-suh).

Pronunciation from CMUdict and Britfone; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).