How to pronounce commuters
Say it like kuh-MYOO-terz. Commuters has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MYOO).
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- kuh
- MYOO
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Commuters 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.
- MYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of commuters
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kuh-MYOO-tuz.
What does commuters mean?
- plural of commuter How to pronounce commuter
Questions about saying commuters
How do you pronounce commuters?
Say kuh-MYOO-terz. The American pronunciation is /kəˈmjutɚz/. In British English it is /kəˈmjuːtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in commuters?
Commuters has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MYOO). Broken into parts: kuh · MYOO · terz.
Is commuters 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 /kəˈmjuːtəz/ (kuh-MYOO-tuz).