How to pronounce geezer
Say it like GHEE-zer. Geezer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHEE).
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- GHEE
- zer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Geezer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- zerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of geezer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GHEE-zuh.
What does geezer mean?
- A male person.
- Someone affable but morally dubious; a wide boy.
- Term of address for a male.“Hi, geezer, you alright?”
- Alternative form of geyser (“domestic water boiler”).
Where does geezer come from?
From guiser. Compare also German Low German Kieser (“an obstinate person; brute; savage”).
Words that rhyme with geezer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of geezer.
Questions about saying geezer
How do you pronounce geezer?
Say GHEE-zer. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡizɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɡiːzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in geezer?
Geezer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHEE). Broken into parts: GHEE · zer.
Is geezer 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 /ˈɡiːzə/ (GHEE-zuh).