How to pronounce authors
Say it like AW-therz. Authors has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW).
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- AW
- therz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Authors pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- therzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of authors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AW-thuz.
What does authors mean?
- plural of author How to pronounce author
- third-person singular simple present indicative of author How to pronounce author
Words that sound like authors
- author's
Questions about saying authors
How do you pronounce authors?
Say AW-therz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔθɚz/. In British English it is /ˈɔːθəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in authors?
Authors has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW). Broken into parts: AW · therz.
Is authors 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 /ˈɔːθəz/ (AW-thuz).
What words sound the same as authors?
Authors sounds the same as author's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.