How to pronounce polarizer
Say it like POH-luh-ry-zer. Polarizer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH).
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- POH
- luh
- ry
- zer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polarizer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ryGive 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 polarizer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POH-luh-ry-zuh.
What does polarizer mean?
- One who polarizes; one who divides a group or community into two extremes.“a polarizer of opinions”
- Any device that produces polarized light.
Where does polarizer come from?
From polarize + -er.
Questions about saying polarizer
How do you pronounce polarizer?
Say POH-luh-ry-zer. The American pronunciation is /ˈpoʊləˌraɪzɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpəʊləˌraɪzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polarizer?
Polarizer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH). Broken into parts: POH · luh · ry · zer.
Is polarizer 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 /ˈpəʊləˌraɪzə/ (POH-luh-ry-zuh).