How to pronounce slasher
Say it like SLASH-er. Slasher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLASH).
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- SLASH
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slasher pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLASHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of slasher
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SLASH-uh.
What does slasher mean?
- One who slashes.
- A machine for applying size to warp yarns.
- A horror movie with graphic blood and violence; a slasher movie.
Where does slasher come from?
From slash + -er.
Words that rhyme with slasher
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of slasher.
Questions about saying slasher
How do you pronounce slasher?
Say SLASH-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈslæʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˈslæʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slasher?
Slasher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLASH). Broken into parts: SLASH · er.
Is slasher 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 /ˈslæʃə/ (SLASH-uh).