How to pronounce kingfishers
Say it like KING-fish-erz. Kingfishers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KING).
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- KING
- fish
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kingfishers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fishGive this part a little weight. 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 kingfishers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KING-fish-uz.
What does kingfishers mean?
- plural of kingfisher How to pronounce kingfisher
Questions about saying kingfishers
How do you pronounce kingfishers?
Say KING-fish-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪŋˌfɪʃɚz/. In British English it is /ˈkɪŋˌfɪʃəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kingfishers?
Kingfishers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KING). Broken into parts: KING · fish · erz.
Is kingfishers 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 /ˈkɪŋˌfɪʃəz/ (KING-fish-uz).