How to Pronounce Tracer

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈtɹeɪsə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tracer”

"tracer" has 2 syllables: trac-er. It rhymes with chaser and bracer, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: tracor — easy to mix up when writing.

What does tracer mean?

noun

  1. A compound, element, or isotope used to track the progress or history of a natural process.
  2. A round of ammunition for a firearm that contains magnesium or another flammable substance arranged such that it will burn and produce a visible trail when fired in the dark.

Synonyms

tracer ammunitiontracer bullet

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Words that rhyme with tracer

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

chaserbracerlacereraserplaceracerbaserpacerspacerfacer

Related words

comparatormarkertracingbeacondrawtell-talechartinganklet

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tracer"?▾

"Tracer" has 2 syllables: trac · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "tracer"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tracer" is /ˈtɹeɪsə(ɹ)/.

What does "tracer" mean?▾

Tracer: A compound, element, or isotope used to track the progress or history of a natural process.

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