How to pronounce fathers
Say it like FAH-therz. Fathers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAH).
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- FAH
- therz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fathers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- therzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of fathers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAH-thuz.
What does fathers mean?
- plural of father How to pronounce father
- third-person singular simple present indicative of father How to pronounce father
Words that sound like fathers
- father's
Questions about saying fathers
How do you pronounce fathers?
Say FAH-therz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɑðɚz/. In British English it is /ˈfɑːðəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fathers?
Fathers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAH). Broken into parts: FAH · therz.
Is fathers 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 /ˈfɑːðəz/ (FAH-thuz).
What words sound the same as fathers?
Fathers sounds the same as father's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.