How to pronounce seltzer
Say it like SELT-ser. Seltzer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SELT).
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US American/ˈsɛltsɚ/SELT-ser
UK British/ˈsɛltsə/SELT-suh
- SELT
- ser
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seltzer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SELTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of seltzer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SELT-suh.
What does seltzer mean?
noun
- naturally effervescent mineral water
- effervescent beverage artificially charged with carbon dioxide
Questions about saying seltzer
How do you pronounce seltzer?
Say SELT-ser. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛltsɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsɛltsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seltzer?
Seltzer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SELT). Broken into parts: SELT · ser.
Is seltzer 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 /ˈsɛltsə/ (SELT-suh).