How to pronounce slicer
Say it like SLY-ser. Slicer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLY).
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US American/ˈslaɪsɚ/SLY-ser
UK British/ˈslaɪsə/SLY-suh
- SLY
- ser
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slicer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of slicer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SLY-suh.
What does slicer mean?
noun
- Someone or something that slices.
- A broad, flat knife.
- A slicing cucumber.
Where does slicer come from?
From slice + -er.
Questions about saying slicer
How do you pronounce slicer?
Say SLY-ser. The American pronunciation is /ˈslaɪsɚ/. In British English it is /ˈslaɪsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slicer?
Slicer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLY). Broken into parts: SLY · ser.
Is slicer 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 /ˈslaɪsə/ (SLY-suh).