How to pronounce ers
Say it like URZ. Ers is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/ɝz/URZ
UK British/ɜːz/URZ
- URZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- URZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of ers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: URZ.
What does ers mean?
verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of er How to pronounce er
- plural of er How to pronounce er
Words that rhyme with ers
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ers.
Questions about saying ers
How do you pronounce ers?
Say URZ. The American pronunciation is /ɝz/. In British English it is /ɜːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ers?
Ers is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: URZ.
Is ers 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 /ɜːz/ (URZ).