How to pronounce intruders
Say it like in-TROO-derz. Intruders has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TROO).
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- in
- TROO
- derz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intruders 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.
- TROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- derzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of intruders
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-TROO-duz.
What does intruders mean?
- plural of intruder How to pronounce intruder
Questions about saying intruders
How do you pronounce intruders?
Say in-TROO-derz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈtrudɚz/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈtruːdəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intruders?
Intruders has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TROO). Broken into parts: in · TROO · derz.
Is intruders 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 /ˌɪnˈtruːdəz/ (in-TROO-duz).