How to pronounce bricklayers
Say it like BRIK-lay-erz. Bricklayers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRIK).
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- BRIK
- lay
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bricklayers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- layGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bricklayers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BRIK-lay-uz.
What does bricklayers mean?
- plural of bricklayer How to pronounce bricklayer
Questions about saying bricklayers
How do you pronounce bricklayers?
Say BRIK-lay-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrɪˌkleɪɚz/. In British English it is /ˈbrɪˌkleɪəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bricklayers?
Bricklayers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRIK). Broken into parts: BRIK · lay · erz.
Is bricklayers 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 /ˈbrɪˌkleɪəz/ (BRIK-lay-uz).