How to pronounce hearers
Say it like HEE-rerz. Hearers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEE).
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US American/ˈhirɚz/HEE-rerz
UK British/ˈhiːrəz/HEE-ruz
- HEE
- rerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hearers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- rerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of hearers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HEE-ruz.
What does hearers mean?
noun
- plural of hearer How to pronounce hearer
Questions about saying hearers
How do you pronounce hearers?
Say HEE-rerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhirɚz/. In British English it is /ˈhiːrəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hearers?
Hearers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEE). Broken into parts: HEE · rerz.
Is hearers 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 /ˈhiːrəz/ (HEE-ruz).