How to pronounce careers
Say it like kuh-REERZ. Careers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REERZ).
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- kuh
- REERZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Careers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- REERZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of careers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kuh-REERZ.
What does careers mean?
- plural of career How to pronounce career
- third-person singular simple present indicative of career How to pronounce career
Words that rhyme with careers
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of careers.
Questions about saying careers
How do you pronounce careers?
Say kuh-REERZ. The American pronunciation is /kəˈrɪrz/. In British English it is /kəˈrɪəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in careers?
Careers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REERZ). Broken into parts: kuh · REERZ.
Is careers 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 /kəˈrɪəz/ (kuh-REERZ).