How to Pronounce Razor

To pronounce "razor", say RAZ-or — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɹeɪzə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈɹeɪzə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “razor”

"razor" has 2 syllables: raz-or. It rhymes with trailblazer and blazer, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: raiser, raser, raisor, rasor — easy to mix up when writing.

What does razor mean?

noun

  1. A keen-edged knife of peculiar shape, used in shaving the hair from the face or other parts of the body.
  2. Any tool or instrument designed for shaving.

verb

  1. To shave with a razor.

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Words that rhyme with razor

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trailblazerblazerstargazergazerbraiserhellraiserqasrappraisermazerfundraisergrazerphasor

Related words

stropbladecutterknifetackshavertoothbrushshave

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "razor"?▾

"Razor" has 2 syllables: raz · or.

What is the IPA transcription of "razor"?▾

The IPA transcription of "razor" is /ˈɹeɪzə/.

What does "razor" mean?▾

Razor: A keen-edged knife of peculiar shape, used in shaving the hair from the face or other parts of the body.

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