How to pronounce browser
Say it like BROW-zer. Browser has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROW).
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- BROW
- zer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Browser pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BROWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- zerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of browser
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BROW-zuh.
What does browser mean?
- a viewer who looks around casually without seeking anything in particular
- a program used to view HTML documents
Where does browser come from?
From browse + -er.
Words that rhyme with browser
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of browser.
Questions about saying browser
How do you pronounce browser?
Say BROW-zer. The American pronunciation is /ˈbraʊzɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbraʊzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in browser?
Browser has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROW). Broken into parts: BROW · zer.
Is browser 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 /ˈbraʊzə/ (BROW-zuh).