How to pronounce policer
Say it like puh-LEE-ser. Policer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE).
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- puh
- LEE
- ser
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Policer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of policer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-LEE-suh.
What does policer mean?
- One who, or that which, polices.
- A software component that enforces a security policy.
Where does policer come from?
From police + -er.
Questions about saying policer
How do you pronounce policer?
Say puh-LEE-ser. The American pronunciation is /pəˈlisər/. In British English it is /pəˈliːsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in policer?
Policer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE). Broken into parts: puh · LEE · ser.
Is policer 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 /pəˈliːsə/ (puh-LEE-suh).