How to pronounce heifers
Say it like HEF-erz. Heifers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEF).
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- HEF
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heifers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HEFSay this part loudest and longest. 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 heifers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HEF-uz.
Other ways to say heifers
Heifers also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- HY-ferz /ˈhaɪfɚz/
What does heifers mean?
- plural of heifer How to pronounce heifer
Questions about saying heifers
How do you pronounce heifers?
Say HEF-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛfɚz/. In British English it is /ˈhɛfəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heifers?
Heifers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEF). Broken into parts: HEF · erz.
Is heifers 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 /ˈhɛfəz/ (HEF-uz).