How to pronounce mouser
Say it like MOW-zer. Mouser has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOW).
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- MOW
- zer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mouser pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- zerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of mouser
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MOW-zuh.
What does mouser mean?
- A cat that catches mice, kept specifically for the purpose.
- A moustache.
Where does mouser come from?
From Middle English mousere (“a hunter of mice”), equivalent to mouse + -er (agent noun suffix) or + -er (occupational suffix).
Words that rhyme with mouser
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mouser.
Questions about saying mouser
How do you pronounce mouser?
Say MOW-zer. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaʊzɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmaʊzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mouser?
Mouser has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOW). Broken into parts: MOW · zer.
Is mouser 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 /ˈmaʊzə/ (MOW-zuh).