How to pronounce containers
Say it like kun-TAY-nerz. Containers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY).
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- kun
- TAY
- nerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Containers 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.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- nerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of containers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kun-TAY-nuz.
What does containers mean?
- plural of container How to pronounce container
Questions about saying containers
How do you pronounce containers?
Say kun-TAY-nerz. The American pronunciation is /kənˈteɪnɚz/. In British English it is /kənˈteɪnəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in containers?
Containers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY). Broken into parts: kun · TAY · nerz.
Is containers 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 /kənˈteɪnəz/ (kun-TAY-nuz).