How to pronounce geyser
Say it like GHY-zer. Geyser has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHY).
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- GHY
- zer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Geyser pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHYSay this part loudest and longest. 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 geyser
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GHEE-zuh.
What does geyser mean?
- To (cause to) rush or burst upward like water from a geyser.
- A boiling natural spring which throws forth jets of water, mud, etc., at frequent intervals, driven upwards by the expansive power of steam.
- A momentary vertical jet or fountain of fluid driven upwards by a violent force.
- A domestic water boiler.
Where does geyser come from?
From Icelandic Geysir (“Gusher”), the Icelandic name of a particular hot spring in Iceland (see Wikipedia), from the verb geysa (“to gush”), from Old Norse geysa (“to gush”), which is mentioned in English as early as the 1760s in The Annual
Words that rhyme with geyser
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Questions about saying geyser
How do you pronounce geyser?
Say GHY-zer. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡaɪzɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɡiːzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in geyser?
Geyser has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHY). Broken into parts: GHY · zer.
Is geyser 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).