How to pronounce defaulters
Say it like dih-FAWL-terz. Defaulters has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAWL).
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- dih
- FAWL
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Defaulters pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FAWLSay 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 defaulters
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-FAWL-tuz.
What does defaulters mean?
- plural of defaulter How to pronounce defaulter
Questions about saying defaulters
How do you pronounce defaulters?
Say dih-FAWL-terz. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈfɔltɚz/. In British English it is /dɪˈfɔːltəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in defaulters?
Defaulters has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAWL). Broken into parts: dih · FAWL · terz.
Is defaulters 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 /dɪˈfɔːltəz/ (dih-FAWL-tuz).