How to pronounce plasticizer
Say it like PLAS-tuh-sy-zer. Plasticizer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAS).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈplæstəˌsaɪzɚ/PLAS-tuh-sy-zer
UK British/ˈplæstɪsaɪzə/PLAS-tih-sy-zuh
- PLAS
- tuh
- sy
- zer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plasticizer 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- syGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of plasticizer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PLAS-tih-sy-zuh.
What does plasticizer mean?
noun
- Any of various substances added to a material (such as plastic or concrete) in order to make it more pliable.
Where does plasticizer come from?
From plasticize + -er.
Questions about saying plasticizer
How do you pronounce plasticizer?
Say PLAS-tuh-sy-zer. The American pronunciation is /ˈplæstəˌsaɪzɚ/. In British English it is /ˈplæstɪsaɪzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plasticizer?
Plasticizer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAS). Broken into parts: PLAS · tuh · sy · zer.
Is plasticizer 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 /ˈplæstɪsaɪzə/ (PLAS-tih-sy-zuh).