How to pronounce eraser
Say it like ih-RAY-ser. Eraser has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAY).
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- ih
- RAY
- ser
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eraser pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- RAYSay 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 eraser
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ih-RAY-zuh.
What does eraser mean?
- One who erases.
- An object used to erase or remove something written or drawn by a pen or a pencil.“I have worn out the eraser on this pencil.”
- An object used to erase something written either by chalk on a chalkboard, by a marker on a whiteboard, or by some other erasable implement; a chalkboard eraser, whiteboard eraser, etc.
Where does eraser come from?
From erase + -er.
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Words that rhyme with eraser
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Questions about saying eraser
How do you pronounce eraser?
Say ih-RAY-ser. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈreɪsɚ/. In British English it is /ɪˈreɪzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eraser?
Eraser has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAY). Broken into parts: ih · RAY · ser.
Is eraser 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 /ɪˈreɪzə/ (ih-RAY-zuh).