How to pronounce individuals
Say it like in-duh-VIJ-uh-wulz. Individuals has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VIJ).
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- in
- duh
- VIJ
- uh
- wulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Individuals pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- VIJSay 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.
- wulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of individuals
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4.
British respelling: in-dih-VID-yoorlz.
What does individuals mean?
- plural of individual How to pronounce individual
Words that sound like individuals
- individual's
Questions about saying individuals
How do you pronounce individuals?
Say in-duh-VIJ-uh-wulz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/. In British English it is /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdjʊəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in individuals?
Individuals has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VIJ). Broken into parts: in · duh · VIJ · uh · wulz.
Is individuals pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdjʊəlz/ (in-dih-VID-yoorlz).
What words sound the same as individuals?
Individuals sounds the same as individual's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.