How to pronounce illiterates
Say it like il-IT-uh-ruts. Illiterates has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (IT).
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- il
- IT
- uh
- ruts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Illiterates pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rutsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of illiterates
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: il-IT-uh-ruts.
What does illiterates mean?
- plural of illiterate How to pronounce illiterate
Questions about saying illiterates
How do you pronounce illiterates?
Say il-IT-uh-ruts. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈlɪtərəts/. In British English it is /ˌɪˈlɪtərəts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in illiterates?
Illiterates has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (IT). Broken into parts: il · IT · uh · ruts.
Is illiterates pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌɪˈlɪtərəts/ (il-IT-uh-ruts).