How to pronounce messieurs
Say it like may-SYURZ. Messieurs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SYURZ).
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- may
- SYURZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Messieurs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- SYURZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of messieurs
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: may-SYURZ.
What does messieurs mean?
- plural of monsieur How to pronounce monsieur
Words that rhyme with messieurs
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of messieurs.
Questions about saying messieurs
How do you pronounce messieurs?
Say may-SYURZ. The American pronunciation is /meɪˈsjɝz/. In British English it is /meɪˈsjɜːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in messieurs?
Messieurs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SYURZ). Broken into parts: may · SYURZ.
Is messieurs 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 /meɪˈsjɜːz/ (may-SYURZ).