How to pronounce auctioneers
Say it like AWK-shuh-neerz. Auctioneers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AWK).
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- AWK
- shuh
- neerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Auctioneers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AWKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- neerzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of auctioneers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AWK-shuh-neerz.
What does auctioneers mean?
- plural of auctioneer How to pronounce auctioneer
- third-person singular simple present indicative of auctioneer How to pronounce auctioneer
Questions about saying auctioneers
How do you pronounce auctioneers?
Say AWK-shuh-neerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔkʃəˌnɪrz/. In British English it is /ˈɔːkʃəˌnɪəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in auctioneers?
Auctioneers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AWK). Broken into parts: AWK · shuh · neerz.
Is auctioneers 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 /ˈɔːkʃəˌnɪəz/ (AWK-shuh-neerz).