How to pronounce blitzer
Say it like BLIT-ser. Blitzer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLIT).
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- BLIT
- ser
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blitzer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of blitzer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BLIT-suh.
What does blitzer mean?
- One engaging in a blitz.
Where does blitzer come from?
From German Blitz.
Questions about saying blitzer
How do you pronounce blitzer?
Say BLIT-ser. The American pronunciation is /ˈblɪtsɚ/. In British English it is /ˈblɪtsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blitzer?
Blitzer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLIT). Broken into parts: BLIT · ser.
Is blitzer 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 /ˈblɪtsə/ (BLIT-suh).