How to pronounce moisturizer
Say it like MOYS-chuh-ry-zer. Moisturizer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOYS).
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- MOYS
- chuh
- ry
- zer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moisturizer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOYSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- chuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ryGive this part a little weight. 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 moisturizer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MOYS-chuh-ry-zuh.
What does moisturizer mean?
- Something that causes moisture or a condition of wetness; something that makes things moist.“The oil acts as a moisturizer to the wood.”
- Moisturising cream, emollient.
Where does moisturizer come from?
From moisturize + -er.
Questions about saying moisturizer
How do you pronounce moisturizer?
Say MOYS-chuh-ry-zer. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɔɪstʃəˌraɪzɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmɔɪstʃəˌraɪzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moisturizer?
Moisturizer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOYS). Broken into parts: MOYS · chuh · ry · zer.
Is moisturizer 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 /ˈmɔɪstʃəˌraɪzə/ (MOYS-chuh-ry-zuh).