How to pronounce reverser
Say it like rih-VUR-ser. Reverser has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR).
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- rih
- VUR
- ser
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reverser pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- VURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of reverser
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-VUR-suh.
What does reverser mean?
- Something which reverses a particular action or condition.“a polarity reverser”
- A thrust reverser.
- A mortgager of land.
Where does reverser come from?
From reverse + -er.
Words that rhyme with reverser
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reverser.
Questions about saying reverser
How do you pronounce reverser?
Say rih-VUR-ser. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈvɝsɚ/. In British English it is /rɪˈvɜːsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reverser?
Reverser has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR). Broken into parts: rih · VUR · ser.
Is reverser 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 /rɪˈvɜːsə/ (rih-VUR-suh).