How to pronounce amateurs
Say it like AM-uh-turz. Amateurs has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM).
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- AM
- uh
- turz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amateurs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- turzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of amateurs
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AM-uh-turz.
What does amateurs mean?
- plural of amateur How to pronounce amateur
Questions about saying amateurs
How do you pronounce amateurs?
Say AM-uh-turz. The American pronunciation is /ˈæməˌtɝz/. In British English it is /ˈæməˌtɜːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amateurs?
Amateurs has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM). Broken into parts: AM · uh · turz.
Is amateurs 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 /ˈæməˌtɜːz/ (AM-uh-turz).