How to pronounce chaser
Say it like CHAY-ser. Chaser has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAY).
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- CHAY
- ser
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chaser pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of chaser
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHAY-suh.
What does chaser mean?
- Something or someone who chases.
- A horse trained for steeplechasing; a steeplechaser.
- A drink consumed after another of a different kind.“beer chaser”
- Someone who chases (decorates) metal; a person who decorates metal by engraving or embossing.
- A tool used for cleaning out screw threads, either as an integral part of a tap or die to remove waste material produced by the cutting tool, or as a separate tool to repair damaged threads.
- A chase gun.
Where does chaser come from?
Inherited from Middle English chaser, chacer, chasour, borrowed from Old French chaceür, chaceor, from chacier (“to chase, hunt”); later senses from or influenced by chase (“pursue”) + -er.
Words that rhyme with chaser
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chaser.
Questions about saying chaser
How do you pronounce chaser?
Say CHAY-ser. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃeɪsɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtʃeɪsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chaser?
Chaser has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAY). Broken into parts: CHAY · ser.
Is chaser 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 /ˈtʃeɪsə/ (CHAY-suh).