How to pronounce placer
Say it like PLAS-er. Placer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAS).
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US American/ˈplæsɚ/PLAS-er
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- PLAS
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Placer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLASSay 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.
Other ways to say placer
Placer also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- PLAY-ser /ˈpleɪsɚ/
What does placer mean?
noun
- One who places or arranges something.
- One who deals in stolen goods; a fence.
- A horse, etc. that finishes in a particular place in a race.
- A lamb whose mother has died and which has transferred its attachment to an object, such as a bush or rock, in the locality.
- alluvial; occurring in a deposit of sand or earth on a river-bed or bank, particularly with reference to precious metals such as gold or silver
Where does placer come from?
From place + -er (agent noun suffix).
Words that rhyme with placer
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Questions about saying placer
How do you pronounce placer?
Say PLAS-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈplæsɚ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in placer?
Placer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAS). Broken into parts: PLAS · er.