How to pronounce raiser
Say it like RAY-zer. Raiser has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY).
- RAY
- zer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Raiser pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of raiser
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: RAY-zuh.
What does raiser mean?
- A person or thing that raises.“She is a raiser of gerbils.”
- A kind of armchair with a standing-up system.
- The upright board on the front of a step in a flight of steps.
Where does raiser come from?
From raise + -er.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- agriculturist
- agriculturalist
- cultivator
- grower
Words that rhyme with raiser
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of raiser.
Words that sound like raiser
Questions about saying raiser
How do you pronounce raiser?
Say RAY-zer. The American pronunciation is /ˈreɪzɚ/. In British English it is /ˈreɪzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in raiser?
Raiser has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY). Broken into parts: RAY · zer.
Is raiser 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 /ˈreɪzə/ (RAY-zuh).
What words sound the same as raiser?
Raiser sounds the same as razor in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.