How to pronounce bootleggers
Say it like BOOT-leg-erz. Bootleggers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOOT).
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- BOOT
- leg
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bootleggers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- legGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bootleggers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BOOT-leg-uz.
What does bootleggers mean?
- plural of bootlegger How to pronounce bootlegger
Questions about saying bootleggers
How do you pronounce bootleggers?
Say BOOT-leg-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbutˌlɛɡɚz/. In British English it is /ˈbuːtˌlɛɡəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bootleggers?
Bootleggers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOOT). Broken into parts: BOOT · leg · erz.
Is bootleggers 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 /ˈbuːtˌlɛɡəz/ (BOOT-leg-uz).