How to pronounce amplifiers
Say it like AM-pluh-fy-erz. Amplifiers has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM).
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- AM
- pluh
- fy
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amplifiers 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.
- pluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of amplifiers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AM-pluh-fy-uz.
What does amplifiers mean?
- plural of amplifier How to pronounce amplifier
Questions about saying amplifiers
How do you pronounce amplifiers?
Say AM-pluh-fy-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈæmpləˌfaɪɚz/. In British English it is /ˈæmpləfaɪəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amplifiers?
Amplifiers has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM). Broken into parts: AM · pluh · fy · erz.
Is amplifiers 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 /ˈæmpləfaɪəz/ (AM-pluh-fy-uz).