How to pronounce conductors
Say it like kun-DUHK-terz. Conductors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHK).
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- kun
- DUHK
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conductors pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of conductors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kun-DUHK-tuz.
What does conductors mean?
- plural of conductor How to pronounce conductor
Questions about saying conductors
How do you pronounce conductors?
Say kun-DUHK-terz. The American pronunciation is /kənˈdʌktɚz/. In British English it is /kənˈdʌktəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conductors?
Conductors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHK). Broken into parts: kun · DUHK · terz.
Is conductors 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 /kənˈdʌktəz/ (kun-DUHK-tuz).