How to pronounce spacer
Say it like SPAY-ser. Spacer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPAY).
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- SPAY
- ser
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spacer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of spacer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPAY-suh.
What does spacer mean?
- An object inserted to hold a space open in a row of items, e.g. beads or printed type.
- A person who works or lives in space.
- A bushing.
Where does spacer come from?
From space + -er.
Words that rhyme with spacer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spacer.
Questions about saying spacer
How do you pronounce spacer?
Say SPAY-ser. The American pronunciation is /ˈspeɪsɚ/. In British English it is /ˈspeɪsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spacer?
Spacer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPAY). Broken into parts: SPAY · ser.
Is spacer 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 /ˈspeɪsə/ (SPAY-suh).