How to pronounce erasure
Say it like ih-RAY-sher. Erasure has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAY).
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- ih
- RAY
- sher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Erasure 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.
- sherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of erasure
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ih-RAY-zhuh.
What does erasure mean?
- The action of erasing; deletion; obliteration.
- The state of having been erased; total blankness.
- The place where something has been erased.“There were several erasures on the paper.”
Where does erasure come from?
Pseudo-Latinism, derived from ērādō (“to erase”) + -tūra (“abstract noun suffix”), equivalent to erase + -ure.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with erasure
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Questions about saying erasure
How do you pronounce erasure?
Say ih-RAY-sher. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈreɪʃɚ/. In British English it is /ɪˈreɪʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in erasure?
Erasure has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAY). Broken into parts: ih · RAY · sher.
Is erasure 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 /ɪˈreɪʒə/ (ih-RAY-zhuh).