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How to pronounce teaser

Say it like TEE-zer. Teaser has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE).

VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈtizɚ/TEE-zer
UK British/ˈtiːzə/TEE-zuh
  • TEE
  • zer
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Teaser pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
  2. zerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.

American vs British pronunciation of teaser

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: TEE-zuh.

What does teaser mean?

noun
  1. One who teases or pokes fun.
  2. A person or thing that teases.
  3. A preview or part of a product released in preparation of its main advertising, typically a short film, song, or quote.

Where does teaser come from?

From tease + -er.

Similar and opposite words

Similar meaning

Words that rhyme with teaser

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of teaser.

Questions about saying teaser

How do you pronounce teaser?

Say TEE-zer. The American pronunciation is /ˈtizɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtiːzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in teaser?

Teaser has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE). Broken into parts: TEE · zer.

Is teaser 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 /ˈtiːzə/ (TEE-zuh).

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).