How to pronounce phaser
Say it like FAY-zer. Phaser has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce phaser. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- FAY
- zer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phaser pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAYSay 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 phaser
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAY-zuh.
What does phaser mean?
- An electronic device that produces special effects on the sound produced by an electric guitar etc.
- Fictional energy weapon, with multiple settings for degree of intensity, from the television series Star Trek (1966–69).
- A phase modulator
- To shoot with a phaser weapon.
Words that rhyme with phaser
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of phaser.
Questions about saying phaser
How do you pronounce phaser?
Say FAY-zer. The American pronunciation is /ˈfeɪzɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfeɪzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phaser?
Phaser has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAY). Broken into parts: FAY · zer.
Is phaser 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 /ˈfeɪzə/ (FAY-zuh).