How to pronounce binoculars
Say it like buh-NAH-kyuh-lerz. Binoculars has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAH).
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- buh
- NAH
- kyuh
- lerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Binoculars pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of binoculars
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: bih-NOK-yuu-luz.
What does binoculars mean?
- A hand-held device consisting of a series of lenses and prisms, used to magnify objects so that they can be better seen from a distance, and looked at through both eyes.
Where does binoculars come from?
Abbreviation of "binocular glass".
Questions about saying binoculars
How do you pronounce binoculars?
Say buh-NAH-kyuh-lerz. The American pronunciation is /bəˈnɑkjəlɚz/. In British English it is /bɪˈnɒkjʊləz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in binoculars?
Binoculars has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAH). Broken into parts: buh · NAH · kyuh · lerz.
Is binoculars 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 /bɪˈnɒkjʊləz/ (bih-NOK-yuu-luz).