How to pronounce buccaneers
Say it like buhk-uh-NEERZ. Buccaneers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEERZ).
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- buhk
- uh
- NEERZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Buccaneers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- buhkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NEERZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of buccaneers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: buhk-uh-NEERZ.
What does buccaneers mean?
- plural of buccaneer How to pronounce buccaneer
Questions about saying buccaneers
How do you pronounce buccaneers?
Say buhk-uh-NEERZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌbʌkəˈnirz/. In British English it is /ˌbʌkəˈnɪəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in buccaneers?
Buccaneers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEERZ). Broken into parts: buhk · uh · NEERZ.
Is buccaneers 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 /ˌbʌkəˈnɪəz/ (buhk-uh-NEERZ).