How to pronounce miserables
Say it like MIZ-uh-ruh-bulz. Miserables has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIZ).
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- MIZ
- uh
- ruh
- bulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Miserables pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of miserables
American and British speakers say miserables in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪzərəbəlz/ in the US and /ˈmɪzərəbəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIZ-uh-ruh-bulz.
What does miserables mean?
- plural of miserable How to pronounce miserable
Questions about saying miserables
How do you pronounce miserables?
Say MIZ-uh-ruh-bulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪzərəbəlz/. In British English it is /ˈmɪzərəbəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in miserables?
Miserables has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIZ). Broken into parts: MIZ · uh · ruh · bulz.
Do Americans and Brits say miserables the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪzərəbəlz/ and the British form is /ˈmɪzərəbəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.