How to pronounce collectors
Say it like kuh-LEK-terz. Collectors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK).
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- kuh
- LEK
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Collectors 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.
- LEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of collectors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kuh-LEK-tuz.
What does collectors mean?
- plural of collector How to pronounce collector
Words that sound like collectors
- collector's
Questions about saying collectors
How do you pronounce collectors?
Say kuh-LEK-terz. The American pronunciation is /kəˈlɛktɚz/. In British English it is /kəˈlɛktəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in collectors?
Collectors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK). Broken into parts: kuh · LEK · terz.
Is collectors 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 /kəˈlɛktəz/ (kuh-LEK-tuz).
What words sound the same as collectors?
Collectors sounds the same as collector's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.