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How to pronounce faxer

Say it like FAK-ser. Faxer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAK).

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US American/ˈfæksɚ/FAK-ser
UK British/ˈfæksə/FAK-suh
  • FAK
  • ser
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Faxer pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. FAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
  2. serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.

American vs British pronunciation of faxer

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: FAK-suh.

What does faxer mean?

noun
  1. One who sends a fax.

Where does faxer come from?

From fax + -er.

Questions about saying faxer

How do you pronounce faxer?

Say FAK-ser. The American pronunciation is /ˈfæksɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfæksə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in faxer?

Faxer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAK). Broken into parts: FAK · ser.

Is faxer 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 /ˈfæksə/ (FAK-suh).

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).