How to pronounce pleaser
Say it like PLEE-zer. Pleaser has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLEE).
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- PLEE
- zer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pleaser pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- zerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of pleaser
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PLEE-zuh.
What does pleaser mean?
- Someone or something which pleases.
Where does pleaser come from?
From Middle English plesere, equivalent to please + -er.
Words that rhyme with pleaser
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pleaser.
Questions about saying pleaser
How do you pronounce pleaser?
Say PLEE-zer. The American pronunciation is /ˈplizɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpliːzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pleaser?
Pleaser has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLEE). Broken into parts: PLEE · zer.
Is pleaser 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 /ˈpliːzə/ (PLEE-zuh).