How to pronounce miser
Say it like MY-zer. Miser has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY).
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- MY
- zer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Miser pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of miser
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MY-zuh.
What does miser mean?
- A kind of earth auger, typically large-bored and often hand-operated.
Where does miser come from?
From Middle English misser, from Late Latin miser (“wretched, unfortunate, unhappy, miserable, sick, ill, bad, worthless, etc.”).
Words that rhyme with miser
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of miser.
Questions about saying miser
How do you pronounce miser?
Say MY-zer. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪzɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in miser?
Miser has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY). Broken into parts: MY · zer.
Is miser 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 /ˈmaɪzə/ (MY-zuh).