How to pronounce females
Say it like FEE-maylz. Females has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEE).
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- FEE
- maylz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Females pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- maylzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of females
American and British speakers say females in essentially the same way: /ˈfiˌmeɪlz/ in the US and /ˈfiːˌmeɪlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: FEE-maylz.
What does females mean?
- plural of female How to pronounce female
Questions about saying females
How do you pronounce females?
Say FEE-maylz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfiˌmeɪlz/. In British English it is /ˈfiːˌmeɪlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in females?
Females has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEE). Broken into parts: FEE · maylz.
Do Americans and Brits say females the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfiˌmeɪlz/ and the British form is /ˈfiːˌmeɪlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.