How to pronounce kingslayer
Say it like KING-slay-er. Kingslayer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KING).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈkɪŋˌsleɪər/KING-slay-er
UK British/ˈkɪŋˌsleɪə/KING-slay-uh
- KING
- slay
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kingslayer 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.
- slayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of kingslayer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KING-slay-uh.
What does kingslayer mean?
noun
- One who kills a king.
Where does kingslayer come from?
From king + slayer.
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Questions about saying kingslayer
How do you pronounce kingslayer?
Say KING-slay-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪŋˌsleɪər/. In British English it is /ˈkɪŋˌsleɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kingslayer?
Kingslayer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KING). Broken into parts: KING · slay · er.
Is kingslayer 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 /ˈkɪŋˌsleɪə/ (KING-slay-uh).