How to pronounce Kaiser
Say it like KY-zer. Kaiser has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce Kaiser. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KY
- zer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kaiser pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KYSay 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 Kaiser
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KY-zuh.
What does Kaiser mean?
- An emperor of a German-speaking country, particularly the Holy Roman Empire (962–1806), the Austrian Empire/Austria-Hungary (1806–1918), or the German Empire (1871–1918), often specifically Wilhelm II.
- Any emperor or autocrat, or one who attempts to be one.
- A Kaiser roll: a round, pinwheel-shaped roll.
Words that rhyme with Kaiser
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Kaiser.
Questions about saying Kaiser
How do you pronounce Kaiser?
Say KY-zer. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaɪzɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkaɪzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Kaiser?
Kaiser has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KY). Broken into parts: KY · zer.
Is Kaiser 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 /ˈkaɪzə/ (KY-zuh).