How to pronounce fractures
Say it like FRAK-cherz. Fractures has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAK).
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- FRAK
- cherz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fractures pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FRAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- cherzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of fractures
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FRAK-chuz.
What does fractures mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of fracture How to pronounce fracture
- plural of fracture How to pronounce fracture
Questions about saying fractures
How do you pronounce fractures?
Say FRAK-cherz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfræktʃɚz/. In British English it is /ˈfræktʃəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fractures?
Fractures has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAK). Broken into parts: FRAK · cherz.
Is fractures 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 /ˈfræktʃəz/ (FRAK-chuz).