How to pronounce garters
Say it like GAR-terz. Garters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAR).
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US American/ˈɡɑrtɚz/GAR-terz
UK British/ˈɡɑːtəz/GAH-tuz
- GAR
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Garters pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of garters
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GAH-tuz.
What does garters mean?
noun
- plural of garter How to pronounce garter
Questions about saying garters
How do you pronounce garters?
Say GAR-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɑrtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈɡɑːtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in garters?
Garters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAR). Broken into parts: GAR · terz.
Is garters 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 /ˈɡɑːtəz/ (GAH-tuz).