How to pronounce pacer
Say it like PAY-ser. Pacer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈpeɪsɚ/PAY-ser
UK British/ˈpeɪsə/PAY-suh
- PAY
- ser
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pacer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of pacer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAY-suh.
What does pacer mean?
noun
- One who paces.
- In harness racing, a horse with a gait in which the front and back legs on one side take a step together alternating with the legs on the other side; as opposed to a trotter.
- A pacemaker (one who sets the pace in a race).
- A mechanical pencil.
Where does pacer come from?
From pace + -er.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with pacer
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Questions about saying pacer
How do you pronounce pacer?
Say PAY-ser. The American pronunciation is /ˈpeɪsɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpeɪsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pacer?
Pacer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY). Broken into parts: PAY · ser.
Is pacer 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 /ˈpeɪsə/ (PAY-suh).