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