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How to pronounce deicer

Say it like dee-EYE-ser. Deicer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EYE).

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US American/ˌdiˈaɪsɚ/dee-EYE-ser
UK British/ˌdiˈaɪsə/dee-EYE-suh
  • dee
  • EYE
  • ser
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Deicer pronunciation, sound by sound

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

  1. deeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
  2. EYESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
  3. serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.

American vs British pronunciation of deicer

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

British respelling: dee-EYE-suh.

What does deicer mean?

noun
  1. A chemical substance used to melt ice or snow deposited on roads, vehicles or other surfaces.

Where does deicer come from?

From deice + -er.

Words that rhyme with deicer

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Questions about saying deicer

How do you pronounce deicer?

Say dee-EYE-ser. The American pronunciation is /ˌdiˈaɪsɚ/. In British English it is /ˌdiˈaɪsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in deicer?

Deicer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EYE). Broken into parts: dee · EYE · ser.

Is deicer 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 /ˌdiˈaɪsə/ (dee-EYE-suh).

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