How to pronounce investors
Say it like in-VES-terz. Investors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VES).
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- in
- VES
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Investors 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.
- VESSay 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 investors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-VES-tuz.
What does investors mean?
- plural of investor How to pronounce investor
Questions about saying investors
How do you pronounce investors?
Say in-VES-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈvɛstɚz/. In British English it is /ɪnˈvɛstəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in investors?
Investors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VES). Broken into parts: in · VES · terz.
Is investors 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 /ɪnˈvɛstəz/ (in-VES-tuz).