How to pronounce liquors
Say it like LIK-erz. Liquors has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIK).
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- LIK
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Liquors pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LIKSay 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 liquors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LIK-uz.
What does liquors mean?
- plural of liquor How to pronounce liquor
Words that rhyme with liquors
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of liquors.
Questions about saying liquors
How do you pronounce liquors?
Say LIK-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪkɚz/. In British English it is /ˈlɪkəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in liquors?
Liquors has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIK). Broken into parts: LIK · erz.
Is liquors 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 /ˈlɪkəz/ (LIK-uz).