How to pronounce tracer
Say it like TRAY-ser. Tracer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAY).
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- TRAY
- ser
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tracer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of tracer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TRAY-suh.
What does tracer mean?
- A compound, element, or isotope used to track the progress or history of a natural process.
- A round of ammunition for a firearm that contains magnesium or another flammable substance arranged such that it will burn and produce a visible trail when fired in the dark.
- The act or state of tracking or investigating something.
Where does tracer come from?
From trace + -er.
Words that rhyme with tracer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tracer.
Questions about saying tracer
How do you pronounce tracer?
Say TRAY-ser. The American pronunciation is /ˈtreɪsɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtreɪsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tracer?
Tracer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAY). Broken into parts: TRAY · ser.
Is tracer 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 /ˈtreɪsə/ (TRAY-suh).