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How to pronounce lexer

Say it like LEK-ser. Lexer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEK).

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US American/ˈlɛksər/LEK-ser
UK British/ˈlɛksə/LEK-suh
  • LEK
  • ser
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Lexer pronunciation, sound by sound

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

  1. LEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
  2. serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.

American vs British pronunciation of lexer

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

British respelling: LEK-suh.

What does lexer mean?

noun
  1. A computer program that performs lexical analysis.

Where does lexer come from?

From lex + -er, ultimately from lexical.

Words that rhyme with lexer

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lexer.

Questions about saying lexer

How do you pronounce lexer?

Say LEK-ser. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛksər/. In British English it is /ˈlɛksə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in lexer?

Lexer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEK). Broken into parts: LEK · ser.

Is lexer 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 /ˈlɛksə/ (LEK-suh).

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