How to pronounce gondoliers
Say it like gon-duh-LEERZ. Gondoliers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEERZ).
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- gon
- duh
- LEERZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gondoliers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- gonGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEERZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of gondoliers
- 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.
British respelling: gon-duh-LEERZ.
What does gondoliers mean?
- plural of gondolier How to pronounce gondolier
Words that rhyme with gondoliers
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gondoliers.
Questions about saying gondoliers
How do you pronounce gondoliers?
Say gon-duh-LEERZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌɡɑndəˈlɪrz/. In British English it is /ˌɡɒndəˈlɪəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gondoliers?
Gondoliers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEERZ). Broken into parts: gon · duh · LEERZ.
Is gondoliers 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 /ˌɡɒndəˈlɪəz/ (gon-duh-LEERZ).