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