How to Pronounce "riser"
word
ˈɹaɪzɝ
RY-zur
ɹˈaɪzɐ
RY-zuh
Definition
A 'riser' is the upright part of a step in a staircase. It can also mean a person who gets out of bed at a certain time, usually used as 'early riser' for someone who wakes up early.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹaɪzɝ
British English
ɹˈaɪzɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RY-zur
UK
RY-zuh
Listen in Context
The riser is the vertical part of the step on a staircase.
She is an early riser and wakes up at 5 a.m. every day.
The carpenter measured each riser to make sure the steps were even.
After becoming a parent, I'm not the early riser I once was.