How to pronounce visor
Say it like VY-zer. Visor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VY).
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- VY
- zer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Visor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of visor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VY-zuh.
What does visor mean?
- A part of a helmet, arranged so as to lift or open, and so show the face. The openings for seeing and breathing are generally in it.
- A mask for the face.
- The fore piece of a cap, projecting over, and protecting the eyes.
- To cover with, or as if with, a visor.
Where does visor come from?
From Middle English viser, from Anglo-Norman viser and Old French visiere.
Words that rhyme with visor
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of visor.
Questions about saying visor
How do you pronounce visor?
Say VY-zer. The American pronunciation is /ˈvaɪzɚ/. In British English it is /ˈvaɪzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in visor?
Visor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VY). Broken into parts: VY · zer.
Is visor 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 /ˈvaɪzə/ (VY-zuh).