How to pronounce patzer
Say it like PAYT-zer. Patzer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAYT).
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US American/ˈpeɪtzɚ/PAYT-zer
UK British/ˈpeɪtzə/PAYT-zuh
- PAYT
- zer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Patzer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of patzer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAYT-zuh.
What does patzer mean?
noun
- a poor chess player
Questions about saying patzer
How do you pronounce patzer?
Say PAYT-zer. The American pronunciation is /ˈpeɪtzɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpeɪtzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in patzer?
Patzer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAYT). Broken into parts: PAYT · zer.
Is patzer 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 /ˈpeɪtzə/ (PAYT-zuh).