How to pronounce followers
Say it like FOL-oh-erz. Followers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOL).
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- FOL
- oh
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Followers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of followers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FOL-oh-uz.
What does followers mean?
- a group of followers or enthusiasts
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Questions about saying followers
How do you pronounce followers?
Say FOL-oh-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɑloʊɚz/. In British English it is /ˈfɒləʊəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in followers?
Followers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOL). Broken into parts: FOL · oh · erz.
Is followers 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 /ˈfɒləʊəz/ (FOL-oh-uz).