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