How to pronounce collars
Say it like KAH-lerz. Collars has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH).
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US American/ˈkɑlɚz/KAH-lerz
UK British/ˈkɒləz/KOL-uz
- KAH
- lerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Collars pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- lerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of collars
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOL-uz.
What does collars mean?
noun
- plural of collar How to pronounce collar
- third-person singular simple present indicative of collar How to pronounce collar
Questions about saying collars
How do you pronounce collars?
Say KAH-lerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑlɚz/. In British English it is /ˈkɒləz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in collars?
Collars has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH). Broken into parts: KAH · lerz.
Is collars 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 /ˈkɒləz/ (KOL-uz).