How to pronounce contributors
Say it like kun-TRIB-yuh-terz. Contributors has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRIB).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce contributors. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- kun
- TRIB
- yuh
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Contributors 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.
- TRIBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of contributors
- 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: kun-TRIB-yuu-tuz.
What does contributors mean?
- plural of contributor How to pronounce contributor
Questions about saying contributors
How do you pronounce contributors?
Say kun-TRIB-yuh-terz. The American pronunciation is /kənˈtrɪbjətɚz/. In British English it is /kənˈtrɪbjʊtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in contributors?
Contributors has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRIB). Broken into parts: kun · TRIB · yuh · terz.
Is contributors 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 /kənˈtrɪbjʊtəz/ (kun-TRIB-yuu-tuz).