How to pronounce earphones
Say it like EER-fohnz. Earphones has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EER).
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- EER
- fohnz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Earphones pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fohnzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of earphones
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: EER-fohnz.
Other ways to say earphones
Earphones also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- EER-fohnz /ˈirˌfoʊnz/
What does earphones mean?
- A pair of small loudspeakers worn inside each outer ear or covering all or part of the ear, without a connecting band worn over head.
- plural of earphone How to pronounce earphone
Where does earphones come from?
Plural of earphone.
Questions about saying earphones
How do you pronounce earphones?
Say EER-fohnz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪrˌfoʊnz/. In British English it is /ˈɪəˌfəʊnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in earphones?
Earphones has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EER). Broken into parts: EER · fohnz.
Is earphones 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 /ˈɪəˌfəʊnz/ (EER-fohnz).