How to pronounce taster
Say it like TAY-ster. Taster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAY).
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- TAY
- ster
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Taster 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.
- sterKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of taster
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TAY-stuh.
What does taster mean?
- An object in which, or by which, food or drink is tasted, such as a small cup or spoon.“A flight of tasters was served to the people who would vote on the next soda flavor to be released.”
- Someone who tastes something; especially, either (1) to check its quality (in food science, winemaking, etc.) or (2) as a security measure to prevent assassination of a protectee.“Big companies such as P&G or Kraft Heinz employ or contract with professional tasters who help with product development.”
- A kind of zooid situated on the polyp-stem of certain Siphonophorae, resembling the feeding zooids, but destitute of mouths.
Where does taster come from?
From Middle English taster; equivalent to taste + -er.
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Words that rhyme with taster
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Questions about saying taster
How do you pronounce taster?
Say TAY-ster. The American pronunciation is /ˈteɪstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈteɪstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in taster?
Taster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAY). Broken into parts: TAY · ster.
Is taster 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 /ˈteɪstə/ (TAY-stuh).