How to pronounce emperors
Say it like EM-puh-rerz. Emperors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EM).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce emperors. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- EM
- puh
- rerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Emperors pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of emperors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EM-puh-ruz.
What does emperors mean?
- plural of emperor How to pronounce emperor
Words that sound like emperors
- emperor's
Questions about saying emperors
How do you pronounce emperors?
Say EM-puh-rerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛmpərɚz/. In British English it is /ˈɛmpərəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in emperors?
Emperors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EM). Broken into parts: EM · puh · rerz.
Is emperors 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 /ˈɛmpərəz/ (EM-puh-ruz).
What words sound the same as emperors?
Emperors sounds the same as emperor's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.