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How to pronounce lazier

Say it like LAY-zee-er. Lazier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY).

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US American/ˈleɪziɚ/LAY-zee-er
UK British/ˈleɪziə/LAY-zee-uh
  • LAY
  • zee
  • er
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Lazier pronunciation, sound by sound

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

  1. LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
  2. zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
  3. erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.

American vs British pronunciation of lazier

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

British respelling: LAY-zee-uh.

What does lazier mean?

adjective
  1. comparative form of lazy: more lazy How to pronounce lazy

Questions about saying lazier

How do you pronounce lazier?

Say LAY-zee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈleɪziɚ/. In British English it is /ˈleɪziə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in lazier?

Lazier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY). Broken into parts: LAY · zee · er.

Is lazier 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 /ˈleɪziə/ (LAY-zee-uh).

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