How to pronounce passer
Say it like PAS-er. Passer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAS).
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- PAS
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Passer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of passer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: PAH-suh.
What does passer mean?
- One who succeeds in passing a test, etc.
- One who passes something along; a distributor.“a passer of counterfeit banknotes”
- Someone who passes, someone who makes a pass.
Where does passer come from?
From pass + -er.
Words that rhyme with passer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of passer.
Questions about saying passer
How do you pronounce passer?
Say PAS-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈpæsɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpɑːsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in passer?
Passer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAS). Broken into parts: PAS · er.
Is passer 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 /ˈpɑːsə/ (PAH-suh).