How to pronounce kayser
Say it like KAY-zer. Kayser has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY).
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- KAY
- zer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kayser pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAYSay 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 kayser
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAY-zuh.
What does kayser mean?
- A unit of wavenumber in the CGS system of units, equivalent to the number of waves in one centimeter.
Where does kayser come from?
Named after Heinrich Kayser.
Words that rhyme with kayser
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kayser.
Questions about saying kayser
How do you pronounce kayser?
Say KAY-zer. The American pronunciation is /ˈkeɪzɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkeɪzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kayser?
Kayser has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY). Broken into parts: KAY · zer.
Is kayser 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 /ˈkeɪzə/ (KAY-zuh).