How to pronounce areas
Say it like ER-ee-uz. Areas has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ER).
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- ER
- ee
- uz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Areas pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of areas
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
British respelling: AIR-reerz.
What does areas mean?
- plural of area How to pronounce area
Words that sound like areas
- area's
Questions about saying areas
How do you pronounce areas?
Say ER-ee-uz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛriəz/. In British English it is /ˈɛərɪəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in areas?
Areas has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ER). Broken into parts: ER · ee · uz.
Is areas pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈɛərɪəz/ (AIR-reerz).
What words sound the same as areas?
Areas sounds the same as area's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.