How to pronounce spitzer
Say it like SPIT-zer. Spitzer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPIT).
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- SPIT
- zer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spitzer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of spitzer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPIT-zuh.
What does spitzer mean?
- A pointed bullet.
Where does spitzer come from?
From German Spitz (“pointed”).
Questions about saying spitzer
How do you pronounce spitzer?
Say SPIT-zer. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɪtzɚ/. In British English it is /ˈspɪtzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spitzer?
Spitzer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPIT). Broken into parts: SPIT · zer.
Is spitzer 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 /ˈspɪtzə/ (SPIT-zuh).