How to pronounce exerciser
Say it like EK-ser-sy-zer. Exerciser has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK).
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- EK
- ser
- sy
- zer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exerciser pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- syGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of exerciser
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EK-suh-sy-zuh.
What does exerciser mean?
- A person who exercises.
- Any of many devices for use in exercising the body.
Where does exerciser come from?
From exercise + -er.
Questions about saying exerciser
How do you pronounce exerciser?
Say EK-ser-sy-zer. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛksɚˌsaɪzɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɛksəˌsaɪzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exerciser?
Exerciser has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK). Broken into parts: EK · ser · sy · zer.
Is exerciser 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 /ˈɛksəˌsaɪzə/ (EK-suh-sy-zuh).