How to pronounce maser
Say it like MAY-zer. Maser has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY).
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- MAY
- zer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maser pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAYSay 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 maser
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAY-zuh.
What does maser mean?
- a device for the coherent amplification or generation of electromagnetic radiation (especially of microwave frequency) by the use of excitation energy in resonant atomic or molecular systems
- Any celestial object that generates microwaves using the same method
Where does maser come from?
From MASER, acronym of microwave amplification by stimulated emission of radiation.
Words that rhyme with maser
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of maser.
Questions about saying maser
How do you pronounce maser?
Say MAY-zer. The American pronunciation is /ˈmeɪzɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmeɪzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maser?
Maser has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY). Broken into parts: MAY · zer.
Is maser 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 /ˈmeɪzə/ (MAY-zuh).