How to pronounce designer
Say it like dih-ZY-ner. Designer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZY).
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- dih
- ZY
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Designer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ZYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of designer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-ZY-nuh.
What does designer mean?
- a person who specializes in interior design
- someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)
- someone who specializes in graphic design
Where does designer come from?
From design + -er.
Words that rhyme with designer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of designer.
Questions about saying designer
How do you pronounce designer?
Say dih-ZY-ner. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈzaɪnɚ/. In British English it is /dɪˈzaɪnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in designer?
Designer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZY). Broken into parts: dih · ZY · ner.
Is designer 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 /dɪˈzaɪnə/ (dih-ZY-nuh).