How to pronounce killers
Say it like KIL-erz. Killers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIL).
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US American/ˈkɪlɚz/KIL-erz
UK British/ˈkɪləz/KIL-uz
- KIL
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Killers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of killers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KIL-uz.
What does killers mean?
noun
- plural of killer How to pronounce killer
Questions about saying killers
How do you pronounce killers?
Say KIL-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪlɚz/. In British English it is /ˈkɪləz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in killers?
Killers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIL). Broken into parts: KIL · erz.
Is killers 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 /ˈkɪləz/ (KIL-uz).