How to pronounce bankers
Say it like BANG-kerz. Bankers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BANG).
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US American/ˈbæŋkɚz/BANG-kerz
UK British/ˈbæŋkəz/BANG-kuz
- BANG
- kerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bankers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bankers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BANG-kuz.
What does bankers mean?
noun
- plural of banker How to pronounce banker
Questions about saying bankers
How do you pronounce bankers?
Say BANG-kerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbæŋkɚz/. In British English it is /ˈbæŋkəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bankers?
Bankers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BANG). Broken into parts: BANG · kerz.
Is bankers 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 /ˈbæŋkəz/ (BANG-kuz).