How to pronounce messier
Say it like MES-ee-er. Messier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MES).
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US American/ˈmɛsiɚ/MES-ee-er
UK British/ˈmɛsiə/MES-ee-uh
- MES
- ee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Messier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of messier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MES-ee-uh.
What does messier mean?
adjective
- comparative form of messy: more messy How to pronounce messy
Questions about saying messier
How do you pronounce messier?
Say MES-ee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛsiɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmɛsiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in messier?
Messier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MES). Broken into parts: MES · ee · er.
Is messier 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 /ˈmɛsiə/ (MES-ee-uh).