How to pronounce mayors
Say it like MAY-erz. Mayors has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce mayors. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- MAY
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mayors pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of mayors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAY-uz.
What does mayors mean?
- plural of mayor How to pronounce mayor
Words that sound like mayors
- mayor's
Questions about saying mayors
How do you pronounce mayors?
Say MAY-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmeɪɚz/. In British English it is /ˈmeɪəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mayors?
Mayors has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY). Broken into parts: MAY · erz.
Is mayors 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 /ˈmeɪəz/ (MAY-uz).
What words sound the same as mayors?
Mayors sounds the same as mayor's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.