How to pronounce lectures
Say it like LEK-cherz. Lectures has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEK).
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US American/ˈlɛktʃɚz/LEK-cherz
UK British/ˈlɛktʃəz/LEK-chuz
- LEK
- cherz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lectures pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- cherzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of lectures
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LEK-chuz.
What does lectures mean?
noun
- plural of lecture How to pronounce lecture
- third-person singular simple present indicative of lecture How to pronounce lecture
Questions about saying lectures
How do you pronounce lectures?
Say LEK-cherz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛktʃɚz/. In British English it is /ˈlɛktʃəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lectures?
Lectures has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEK). Broken into parts: LEK · cherz.
Is lectures 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 /ˈlɛktʃəz/ (LEK-chuz).