How to pronounce lords
Say it like LORDZ. Lords is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LORDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lords pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LORDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of lords
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LAWDZ.
What does lords mean?
- plural of lord How to pronounce lord
- third-person singular simple present indicative of lord How to pronounce lord
Words that rhyme with lords
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lords.
Words that sound like lords
- lord's
Questions about saying lords
How do you pronounce lords?
Say LORDZ. The American pronunciation is /lɔrdz/. In British English it is /lɔːdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lords?
Lords is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LORDZ.
Is lords 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 /lɔːdz/ (LAWDZ).
What words sound the same as lords?
Lords sounds the same as lord's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.