How to pronounce janitors
Say it like JAN-uh-terz. Janitors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAN).
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- JAN
- uh
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Janitors pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of janitors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: JAN-uh-tuz.
What does janitors mean?
- plural of janitor How to pronounce janitor
Questions about saying janitors
How do you pronounce janitors?
Say JAN-uh-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒænətɚz/. In British English it is /ˈdʒænətəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in janitors?
Janitors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAN). Broken into parts: JAN · uh · terz.
Is janitors 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 /ˈdʒænətəz/ (JAN-uh-tuz).