How to pronounce daughters
Say it like DAW-terz. Daughters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAW).
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- DAW
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Daughters pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of daughters
- 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: DAW-tuz.
What does daughters mean?
- plural of daughter How to pronounce daughter
Words that rhyme with daughters
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of daughters.
Words that sound like daughters
- daughter's
Questions about saying daughters
How do you pronounce daughters?
Say DAW-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɔtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈdɔːtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in daughters?
Daughters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAW). Broken into parts: DAW · terz.
Is daughters 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 /ˈdɔːtəz/ (DAW-tuz).
What words sound the same as daughters?
Daughters sounds the same as daughter's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.