How to pronounce appraiser
Say it like uh-PRAY-zer. Appraiser has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRAY).
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- uh
- PRAY
- zer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Appraiser 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.
- PRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of appraiser
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-PRAY-zuh.
What does appraiser mean?
- One who performs appraisals.
Where does appraiser come from?
From appraise + -er.
Words that rhyme with appraiser
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of appraiser.
Questions about saying appraiser
How do you pronounce appraiser?
Say uh-PRAY-zer. The American pronunciation is /əˈpreɪzɚ/. In British English it is /əˈpreɪzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in appraiser?
Appraiser has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRAY). Broken into parts: uh · PRAY · zer.
Is appraiser 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 /əˈpreɪzə/ (uh-PRAY-zuh).