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