How to pronounce caretakers
Say it like KAIR-tay-kerz. Caretakers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAIR).
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- KAIR
- tay
- kerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caretakers 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.
- tayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of caretakers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAIR-tay-kuz.
What does caretakers mean?
- plural of caretaker How to pronounce caretaker
Questions about saying caretakers
How do you pronounce caretakers?
Say KAIR-tay-kerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɛrˌteɪkɚz/. In British English it is /ˈkɛəˌteɪkəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in caretakers?
Caretakers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAIR). Broken into parts: KAIR · tay · kerz.
Is caretakers 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 /ˈkɛəˌteɪkəz/ (KAIR-tay-kuz).