How to pronounce spicer
Say it like SPY-ser. Spicer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPY).
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- SPY
- ser
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spicer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPYSay 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 spicer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPY-suh.
What does spicer mean?
- That which adds spice or (figurative) excitement.
Where does spicer come from?
From Middle English spicer, spycer, spycere, from Old French espicier (> French épicier), from Latin speciarius (“dealer in spices”), equivalent to spice + -er.
Words that rhyme with spicer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spicer.
Questions about saying spicer
How do you pronounce spicer?
Say SPY-ser. The American pronunciation is /ˈspaɪsɚ/. In British English it is /ˈspaɪsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spicer?
Spicer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPY). Broken into parts: SPY · ser.
Is spicer 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 /ˈspaɪsə/ (SPY-suh).