How to pronounce buzzer
Say it like BUHZ-er. Buzzer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHZ).
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US American/ˈbʌzɚ/BUHZ-er
UK British/ˈbʌzə/BUHZ-uh
- BUHZ
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Buzzer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUHZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of buzzer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUHZ-uh.
What does buzzer mean?
noun
- One who, or that which, buzzes; an insect that buzzes.
- A device that makes a buzzing sound.“If you think you know the answer to the question, hit the buzzer as fast as you can.”
- A police badge.
Where does buzzer come from?
From buzz + -er.
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Questions about saying buzzer
How do you pronounce buzzer?
Say BUHZ-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌzɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbʌzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in buzzer?
Buzzer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHZ). Broken into parts: BUHZ · er.
Is buzzer 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 /ˈbʌzə/ (BUHZ-uh).