How to pronounce taser
Say it like TAY-zer. Taser has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAY).
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- TAY
- zer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Taser pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of taser
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TAY-zuh.
What does taser mean?
- A Taser, a handheld device made by Taser International intended to immobilize another by delivering an electric shock.
- Any electroshock stun gun.
- To shock a person, thing, individual, or animal with a handheld device with the electric shock that it delivers; to stun with a stun gun.
- To strike verbally or gesturally with ill intents.
Where does taser come from?
Acronym of the science fiction story Tom Swift and His Electric Rifle.
Words that rhyme with taser
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of taser.
Questions about saying taser
How do you pronounce taser?
Say TAY-zer. The American pronunciation is /ˈteɪzɚ/. In British English it is /ˈteɪzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in taser?
Taser has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAY). Broken into parts: TAY · zer.
Is taser 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 /ˈteɪzə/ (TAY-zuh).