How to pronounce user
Say it like YOO-zer. User has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO).
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- YOO
- zer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
User pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- zerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of user
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: YOO-zuh.
What does user mean?
- a person who makes use of a thing; someone who uses or employs something
- a person who uses something or someone selfishly or unethically
- a person who takes drugs
Where does user come from?
From Middle English usere, equivalent to use + -er.
Words that rhyme with user
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of user.
Questions about saying user
How do you pronounce user?
Say YOO-zer. The American pronunciation is /ˈjuzɚ/. In British English it is /ˈjuːzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in user?
User has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO). Broken into parts: YOO · zer.
Is user 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 /ˈjuːzə/ (YOO-zuh).