How to pronounce mothers
Say it like MUHTH-erz. Mothers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHTH).
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- MUHTH
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mothers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MUHTHSay 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 mothers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MUHTH-uz.
What does mothers mean?
- plural of mother How to pronounce mother
- third-person singular simple present indicative of mother How to pronounce mother
Words that sound like mothers
- mother's
Questions about saying mothers
How do you pronounce mothers?
Say MUHTH-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌðɚz/. In British English it is /ˈmʌðəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mothers?
Mothers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHTH). Broken into parts: MUHTH · erz.
Is mothers 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 /ˈmʌðəz/ (MUHTH-uz).
What words sound the same as mothers?
Mothers sounds the same as mother's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.