How to pronounce dancer
Say it like DAN-ser. Dancer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAN).
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- DAN
- ser
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dancer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of dancer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: DAHN-suh.
What does dancer mean?
- a performer who dances professionally
- a person who participates in a social gathering arranged for dancing (as a ball)
Where does dancer come from?
From Middle English dauncer, dawncere, dancere, equivalent to dance + -er.
Words that rhyme with dancer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dancer.
Questions about saying dancer
How do you pronounce dancer?
Say DAN-ser. The American pronunciation is /ˈdænsɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdɑːnsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dancer?
Dancer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAN). Broken into parts: DAN · ser.
Is dancer 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 /ˈdɑːnsə/ (DAHN-suh).