How to pronounce whizzer
Say it like WIZ-er. Whizzer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIZ).
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- WIZ
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whizzer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of whizzer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WIZ-uh.
What does whizzer mean?
- A set of horizontal blades used to separate mineral particles.
- A device used in milling to dry wheat, etc. by rapid spinning.
- A pickpocket.
Where does whizzer come from?
From whizz + -er.
Words that rhyme with whizzer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of whizzer.
Questions about saying whizzer
How do you pronounce whizzer?
Say WIZ-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪzɚ/. In British English it is /ˈwɪzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whizzer?
Whizzer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIZ). Broken into parts: WIZ · er.
Is whizzer 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 /ˈwɪzə/ (WIZ-uh).