How to pronounce treasurer
Say it like TREZH-uh-rer. Treasurer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TREZH).
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- TREZH
- uh
- rer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Treasurer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TREZHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of treasurer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TREZH-uh-ruh.
What does treasurer mean?
- an officer charged with receiving and disbursing funds
Where does treasurer come from?
From Middle English tresorer, from Old French tresorer, from tresor + -er.
Questions about saying treasurer
How do you pronounce treasurer?
Say TREZH-uh-rer. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɛʒərɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtrɛʒərə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in treasurer?
Treasurer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TREZH). Broken into parts: TREZH · uh · rer.
Is treasurer 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 /ˈtrɛʒərə/ (TREZH-uh-ruh).