How to pronounce announcer
Say it like uh-NOWN-ser. Announcer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOWN).
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- uh
- NOWN
- ser
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Announcer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NOWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of announcer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-NOWN-suh.
What does announcer mean?
- someone who proclaims a message publicly
- reads news, commercials on radio or television
Where does announcer come from?
From announce + -er.
Words that rhyme with announcer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of announcer.
Questions about saying announcer
How do you pronounce announcer?
Say uh-NOWN-ser. The American pronunciation is /əˈnaʊnsɚ/. In British English it is /əˈnaʊnsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in announcer?
Announcer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOWN). Broken into parts: uh · NOWN · ser.
Is announcer 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 /əˈnaʊnsə/ (uh-NOWN-suh).