How to pronounce rouser
Say it like ROW-zer. Rouser has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROW).
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- ROW
- zer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rouser pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- zerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of rouser
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ROW-zuh.
What does rouser mean?
- Something very exciting or stimulating.
- One who rouses another from sleep or passivity.
- A roustabout.
Where does rouser come from?
From rouse + -er.
Words that rhyme with rouser
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rouser.
Questions about saying rouser
How do you pronounce rouser?
Say ROW-zer. The American pronunciation is /ˈraʊzɚ/. In British English it is /ˈraʊzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rouser?
Rouser has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROW). Broken into parts: ROW · zer.
Is rouser 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 /ˈraʊzə/ (ROW-zuh).