How to pronounce poiser
Say it like POY-zer. Poiser has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POY).
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US American/ˈpɔɪzər/POY-zer
UK British/ˈpɔɪzə/POY-zuh
- POY
- zer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Poiser pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- zerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of poiser
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: POY-zuh.
What does poiser mean?
noun
- One who poises or balances something.
- The balancer of dipterous insects.
Where does poiser come from?
From poise + -er.
Questions about saying poiser
How do you pronounce poiser?
Say POY-zer. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɔɪzər/. In British English it is /ˈpɔɪzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in poiser?
Poiser has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POY). Broken into parts: POY · zer.
Is poiser 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 /ˈpɔɪzə/ (POY-zuh).