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How to pronounce wowser

Say it like WOW-zer. Wowser has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOW).

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US American/ˈwaʊzər/WOW-zer
UK British/ˈwaʊzə/WOW-zuh
  • WOW
  • zer
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Wowser pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. WOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
  2. zerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.

American vs British pronunciation of wowser

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: WOW-zuh.

What does wowser mean?

noun
  1. Alternative form of wowzer.
interjection
  1. Alternative form of wowsers.

Where does wowser come from?

From wow, with the "-ser" added to provide emphasis.

Questions about saying wowser

How do you pronounce wowser?

Say WOW-zer. The American pronunciation is /ˈwaʊzər/. In British English it is /ˈwaʊzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in wowser?

Wowser has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOW). Broken into parts: WOW · zer.

Is wowser 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 /ˈwaʊzə/ (WOW-zuh).

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).