How to pronounce loudspeakers
Say it like LOWD-spee-kerz. Loudspeakers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOWD).
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- LOWD
- spee
- kerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Loudspeakers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOWDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- speeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of loudspeakers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LOWD-spee-kuz.
What does loudspeakers mean?
- plural of loudspeaker, especially a pair for a left and right channel How to pronounce loudspeaker
Questions about saying loudspeakers
How do you pronounce loudspeakers?
Say LOWD-spee-kerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaʊdˌspikɚz/. In British English it is /ˈlaʊdˌspiːkəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in loudspeakers?
Loudspeakers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOWD). Broken into parts: LOWD · spee · kerz.
Is loudspeakers 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 /ˈlaʊdˌspiːkəz/ (LOWD-spee-kuz).