How to pronounce doomsayers
Say it like doom-SAY-erz. Doomsayers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAY).
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- doom
- SAY
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doomsayers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- doomGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- SAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of doomsayers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: doom-SAY-uz.
What does doomsayers mean?
- plural of doomsayer How to pronounce doomsayer
Questions about saying doomsayers
How do you pronounce doomsayers?
Say doom-SAY-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˌdumˈseɪɚz/. In British English it is /ˌduːmˈseɪəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in doomsayers?
Doomsayers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAY). Broken into parts: doom · SAY · erz.
Is doomsayers 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 /ˌduːmˈseɪəz/ (doom-SAY-uz).