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