How to pronounce tweezer
Say it like TWEE-zer. Tweezer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TWEE).
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- TWEE
- zer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tweezer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TWEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- zerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of tweezer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TWEE-zuh.
What does tweezer mean?
- tweezers.
- A pair of tweezers, tweezers.
- To use tweezers.
Words that rhyme with tweezer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tweezer.
Questions about saying tweezer
How do you pronounce tweezer?
Say TWEE-zer. The American pronunciation is /ˈtwizɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtwiːzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tweezer?
Tweezer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TWEE). Broken into parts: TWEE · zer.
Is tweezer 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 /ˈtwiːzə/ (TWEE-zuh).