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How to pronounce kisser

Say it like KIS-er. Kisser has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIS).

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US American/ˈkɪsɚ/KIS-er
UK British/ˈkɪsə/KIS-uh
  • KIS
  • er
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Kisser pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. KISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
  2. erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.

American vs British pronunciation of kisser

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: KIS-uh.

What does kisser mean?

noun
  1. One who kisses.“She's a great kisser!”
  2. The mouth.
  3. The face.

Where does kisser come from?

Agent noun of kiss: from kiss + -er.

Questions about saying kisser

How do you pronounce kisser?

Say KIS-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪsɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkɪsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in kisser?

Kisser has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIS). Broken into parts: KIS · er.

Is kisser 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 /ˈkɪsə/ (KIS-uh).

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).