How to pronounce mixer
Say it like MIK-ser. Mixer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIK).
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- MIK
- ser
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mixer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of mixer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MIK-suh.
What does mixer mean?
- a party of people assembled to promote sociability and communal activity
- club soda or fruit juice used to mix with alcohol
- electronic equipment that mixes two or more input signals to give a single output signal
Where does mixer come from?
From mix + -er.
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Words that rhyme with mixer
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Questions about saying mixer
How do you pronounce mixer?
Say MIK-ser. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪksɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmɪksə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mixer?
Mixer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIK). Broken into parts: MIK · ser.
Is mixer 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 /ˈmɪksə/ (MIK-suh).