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