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How to pronounce seizer

Say it like SEE-zer. Seizer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).

VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈsizər/SEE-zer
UK British/ˈsiːzə/SEE-zuh
  • SEE
  • zer
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Seizer pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
  2. zerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.

American vs British pronunciation of seizer

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: SEE-zuh.

What does seizer mean?

noun
  1. One who seizes.

Where does seizer come from?

From seize + -er.

Questions about saying seizer

How do you pronounce seizer?

Say SEE-zer. The American pronunciation is /ˈsizər/. In British English it is /ˈsiːzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in seizer?

Seizer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · zer.

Is seizer 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 /ˈsiːzə/ (SEE-zuh).

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).