How to pronounce boozer
Say it like BOO-zer. Boozer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOO).
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- BOO
- zer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boozer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- zerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of boozer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BOO-zuh.
What does boozer mean?
- One who drinks alcohol habitually; a drunkard.
- A public house, pub.
- A vehicle equipped with tanks for supplying water to remote locations.
Where does boozer come from?
From booze + -er (agent noun suffix) or (pub) + -er (relational noun suffix).
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Words that rhyme with boozer
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Questions about saying boozer
How do you pronounce boozer?
Say BOO-zer. The American pronunciation is /ˈbuzɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbuːzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boozer?
Boozer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOO). Broken into parts: BOO · zer.
Is boozer 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 /ˈbuːzə/ (BOO-zuh).