How to pronounce glazer
Say it like GLAY-zer. Glazer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLAY).
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- GLAY
- zer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glazer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of glazer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GLAY-zuh.
What does glazer mean?
- One who applies glaze, as in pottery, etc.; one who gives a glasslike or glossy surface to anything; a calenderer or smoother of cloth, paper, etc.
- A person who is prone to endless monologuing; derived from the practice of speaking until the listener's eyes "glaze over".
- Alternative form of glazier: one who fits glass.
Where does glazer come from?
From Middle English glaser, variant of glasier; equivalent to glaze + -er; compare glazier.
Words that rhyme with glazer
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Questions about saying glazer
How do you pronounce glazer?
Say GLAY-zer. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡleɪzɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɡleɪzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glazer?
Glazer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLAY). Broken into parts: GLAY · zer.
Is glazer 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 /ˈɡleɪzə/ (GLAY-zuh).