How to pronounce cafeterias
Say it like kaf-uh-TEER-ee-uz. Cafeterias has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEER).
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US American/ˌkæfəˈtɪriəz/kaf-uh-TEER-ee-uz
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- kaf
- uh
- TEER
- ee
- uz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cafeterias pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kafGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does cafeterias mean?
noun
- plural of cafeteria How to pronounce cafeteria
Questions about saying cafeterias
How do you pronounce cafeterias?
Say kaf-uh-TEER-ee-uz. The American pronunciation is /ˌkæfəˈtɪriəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cafeterias?
Cafeterias has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEER). Broken into parts: kaf · uh · TEER · ee · uz.