How to pronounce hellraiser
Say it like HEL-ray-zer. Hellraiser has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEL).
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- HEL
- ray
- zer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hellraiser pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- rayGive this part a little weight. 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 hellraiser
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HEL-ray-zuh.
What does hellraiser mean?
- A person who engages in wild, wanton behavior: one who raises hell.
Where does hellraiser come from?
From hell + raiser. Coined in 1914.
Questions about saying hellraiser
How do you pronounce hellraiser?
Say HEL-ray-zer. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛlˌreɪzɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhɛlˌreɪzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hellraiser?
Hellraiser has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEL). Broken into parts: HEL · ray · zer.
Is hellraiser 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 /ˈhɛlˌreɪzə/ (HEL-ray-zuh).