How to Pronounce Riser

To pronounce "riser", say RIS-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɹaɪ.zə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

riser

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Syllable by syllable — tap each one

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying riser, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈɹaɪ.zə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “riser”

"riser" has 2 syllables: ris-er. It rhymes with advisor and supervisor, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: rizer, rizor — easy to mix up when writing.

What does riser mean?

noun

  1. Someone or something which rises.
  2. A platform or stand used to lift or elevate something.

    “The choir stood on risers for the performance.”

Hear “riser” in real sentences

Real example sentences from Tatoeba (CC-BY) — tap to hear each one, or see it used on YouGlish.

Words that rhyme with riser

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

advisorsupervisorwomanizeradvisersynthesizerincisorappetizerpolarizerstabilizergeyserfertilizerorganizer

Related words

liftelevatorliftingtiltlifteruprightstand-uphoist

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "riser"?▾

"Riser" has 2 syllables: ris · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "riser"?▾

The IPA transcription of "riser" is /ˈɹaɪ.zə(ɹ)/.

What does "riser" mean?▾

Riser: Someone or something which rises.

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “riser” in the full dictionary →