How to pronounce grazier
Say it like GRAY-zee-er. Grazier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAY).
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- GRAY
- zee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grazier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of grazier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GRAY-zee-uh.
What does grazier mean?
- The owner of a large property on which sheep or cattle graze.
Where does grazier come from?
Inherited from Middle English grasiere, from grasen (“to graze”) + -iere (agentive suffix).
Questions about saying grazier
How do you pronounce grazier?
Say GRAY-zee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡreɪziɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɡreɪziə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grazier?
Grazier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAY). Broken into parts: GRAY · zee · er.
Is grazier 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 /ˈɡreɪziə/ (GRAY-zee-uh).