How to pronounce saucer
Say it like SAW-ser. Saucer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAW).
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- SAW
- ser
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Saucer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of saucer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SAW-suh.
What does saucer mean?
- A small shallow dish to hold a cup and catch drips.
- An object round and gently curved, shaped like a saucer.“The saucer-shaped object could have been a UFO.”
- A circular sled without runners.
- To pour (tea, etc.) from the cup into the saucer in order to cool it before drinking.
- Of the eyes: to become large and round.
Where does saucer come from?
From Middle English saucer, from Old French saussier (and feminine saussiere; hence modern French saucier m, saucière f).
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Questions about saying saucer
How do you pronounce saucer?
Say SAW-ser. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɔsɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsɔːsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in saucer?
Saucer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAW). Broken into parts: SAW · ser.
Is saucer 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 /ˈsɔːsə/ (SAW-suh).