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How to pronounce caesar

Say it like SEE-zer. Caesar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).

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US American/ˈsizɚ/SEE-zer
UK British/ˈsiːzə/SEE-zuh
  • SEE
  • zer
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Caesar pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
  2. zerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.

American vs British pronunciation of caesar

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: SEE-zuh.

What does caesar mean?

noun
  1. An emperor of Ancient Rome.
  2. Any emperor, ruler, or dictator.
  3. Alternative form of Caesar.

Where does caesar come from?

By extension from personal name Caesar.

Words that rhyme with caesar

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of caesar.

Questions about saying caesar

How do you pronounce caesar?

Say SEE-zer. The American pronunciation is /ˈsizɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsiːzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in caesar?

Caesar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · zer.

Is caesar 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 /ˈsiːzə/ (SEE-zuh).

Pronunciation from CMUdict and Britfone; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).