How to pronounce fixer
Say it like FIK-ser. Fixer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIK).
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- FIK
- ser
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fixer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of fixer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FIK-suh.
What does fixer mean?
- Agent noun of fix: one who, or that which, fixes. How to pronounce fix
- A chemical (sodium thiosulfate) used in photographic development that fixes the image in place, preventing further chemical reactions.
- A person who serves as an agent to arrange for a desired result, perhaps by improper and/or unlawful means.
Where does fixer come from?
From fix + -er.
Words that rhyme with fixer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fixer.
Questions about saying fixer
How do you pronounce fixer?
Say FIK-ser. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪksɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfɪksə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fixer?
Fixer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIK). Broken into parts: FIK · ser.
Is fixer 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 /ˈfɪksə/ (FIK-suh).