How to pronounce earthlings
Say it like URTH-lingz. Earthlings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (URTH).
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- URTH
- lingz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Earthlings pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- URTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- lingzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of earthlings
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: URTH-lingz.
What does earthlings mean?
- plural of earthling How to pronounce earthling
Questions about saying earthlings
How do you pronounce earthlings?
Say URTH-lingz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɝθlɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈɜːθlɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in earthlings?
Earthlings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (URTH). Broken into parts: URTH · lingz.
Is earthlings 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 /ˈɜːθlɪŋz/ (URTH-lingz).