How to pronounce lotteries
Say it like LOT-uh-reez. Lotteries has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOT).
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- LOT
- uh
- reez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lotteries pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of lotteries
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: LOT-uh-reez.
What does lotteries mean?
- plural of lottery How to pronounce lottery
Questions about saying lotteries
How do you pronounce lotteries?
Say LOT-uh-reez. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɑtəriz/. In British English it is /ˈlɒtəriz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lotteries?
Lotteries has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOT). Broken into parts: LOT · uh · reez.
Is lotteries pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈlɒtəriz/ (LOT-uh-reez).