How to pronounce erasers
Say it like ih-RAY-serz. Erasers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAY).
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- ih
- RAY
- serz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Erasers 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.
- serzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of erasers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ih-RAY-suz.
What does erasers mean?
- plural of eraser How to pronounce eraser
Questions about saying erasers
How do you pronounce erasers?
Say ih-RAY-serz. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈreɪsɚz/. In British English it is /ɪˈreɪsəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in erasers?
Erasers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAY). Broken into parts: ih · RAY · serz.
Is erasers 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 /ɪˈreɪsəz/ (ih-RAY-suz).