How to pronounce yowzers
Say it like YOW-zerz. Yowzers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOW).
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US American/ˈjaʊzərz/YOW-zerz
UK British/ˈjaʊzəz/YOW-zuz
- YOW
- zerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yowzers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- zerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of yowzers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: YOW-zuz.
What does yowzers mean?
interjection
- A cry of excitement or surprise.
Questions about saying yowzers
How do you pronounce yowzers?
Say YOW-zerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈjaʊzərz/. In British English it is /ˈjaʊzəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yowzers?
Yowzers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOW). Broken into parts: YOW · zerz.
Is yowzers 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 /ˈjaʊzəz/ (YOW-zuz).