How to pronounce inspectors
Say it like in-SPEK-terz. Inspectors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEK).
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- in
- SPEK
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inspectors 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.
- SPEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of inspectors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-SPEK-tuz.
What does inspectors mean?
- plural of inspector How to pronounce inspector
Questions about saying inspectors
How do you pronounce inspectors?
Say in-SPEK-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈspɛktɚz/. In British English it is /ɪnˈspɛktəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inspectors?
Inspectors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEK). Broken into parts: in · SPEK · terz.
Is inspectors 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 /ɪnˈspɛktəz/ (in-SPEK-tuz).