How to pronounce hawser
Say it like HAW-zer. Hawser has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAW).
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- HAW
- zer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hawser pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- zerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of hawser
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAW-zuh.
What does hawser mean?
- A thick or heavy-duty cable or rope used to tow or moor a ship.
Where does hawser come from?
From Middle English hauser, haucer, from Anglo-Norman haucer, from Vulgar Latin *altiāre (“to raise”), derived from Latin altus (“high”).
Questions about saying hawser
How do you pronounce hawser?
Say HAW-zer. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɔzɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhɔːzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hawser?
Hawser has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAW). Broken into parts: HAW · zer.
Is hawser 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 /ˈhɔːzə/ (HAW-zuh).