How to pronounce rozzer
Say it like ROZ-er. Rozzer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROZ).
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US American/ˈrɑzər/ROZ-er
UK British/ˈrɒzə/ROZ-uh
- ROZ
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rozzer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rozzer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ROZ-uh.
What does rozzer mean?
noun
- A police officer.
Where does rozzer come from?
Late 19th century UK.
Questions about saying rozzer
How do you pronounce rozzer?
Say ROZ-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɑzər/. In British English it is /ˈrɒzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rozzer?
Rozzer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROZ). Broken into parts: ROZ · er.
Is rozzer 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 /ˈrɒzə/ (ROZ-uh).