How to pronounce computers
Say it like kum-PYOO-terz. Computers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PYOO).
- kum
- PYOO
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Computers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PYOOSay 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 computers
- 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: kum-PYOO-tuz.
What does computers mean?
- plural of computer How to pronounce computer
- third-person singular simple present indicative of computer How to pronounce computer
Words that rhyme with computers
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of computers.
Words that sound like computers
- computer's
- computers'
Questions about saying computers
How do you pronounce computers?
Say kum-PYOO-terz. The American pronunciation is /kəmˈpjutɚz/. In British English it is /kəmˈpjuːtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in computers?
Computers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PYOO). Broken into parts: kum · PYOO · terz.
Is computers 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 /kəmˈpjuːtəz/ (kum-PYOO-tuz).
What words sound the same as computers?
Computers sounds the same as computer's, computers' in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.