How to pronounce bachelors
Say it like BACH-lerz. Bachelors has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BACH).
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- BACH
- lerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bachelors pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BACHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- lerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bachelors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BACH-luz.
What does bachelors mean?
- plural of bachelor How to pronounce bachelor
Words that sound like bachelors
- bachelor's
Questions about saying bachelors
How do you pronounce bachelors?
Say BACH-lerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbætʃlɚz/. In British English it is /ˈbætʃləz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bachelors?
Bachelors has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BACH). Broken into parts: BACH · lerz.
Is bachelors 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 /ˈbætʃləz/ (BACH-luz).
What words sound the same as bachelors?
Bachelors sounds the same as bachelor's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.