How to pronounce hairdressers
Say it like HAIR-dres-erz. Hairdressers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAIR).
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- HAIR
- dres
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hairdressers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- dresGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of hairdressers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAIR-dres-uz.
What does hairdressers mean?
- plural of hairdresser How to pronounce hairdresser
Questions about saying hairdressers
How do you pronounce hairdressers?
Say HAIR-dres-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛrˌdrɛsɚz/. In British English it is /ˈhɛəˌdrɛsəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hairdressers?
Hairdressers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAIR). Broken into parts: HAIR · dres · erz.
Is hairdressers 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 /ˈhɛəˌdrɛsəz/ (HAIR-dres-uz).