How to pronounce necromancer
Say it like NEK-ruh-man-ser. Necromancer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEK).
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- NEK
- ruh
- man
- ser
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Necromancer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- manGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of necromancer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NEK-roh-man-suh.
What does necromancer mean?
- A person who practices or performs necromancy.
Where does necromancer come from?
An alteration of nigromancer after necromancy, equivalent to necromancy + -er.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying necromancer
How do you pronounce necromancer?
Say NEK-ruh-man-ser. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɛkrəˌmænsɚ/. In British English it is /ˈnɛkrəʊˌmænsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in necromancer?
Necromancer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEK). Broken into parts: NEK · ruh · man · ser.
Is necromancer 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 /ˈnɛkrəʊˌmænsə/ (NEK-roh-man-suh).