How to pronounce motorists
Say it like MOH-tuh-rusts. Motorists has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH).
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- MOH
- tuh
- rusts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Motorists pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rustsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of motorists
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MOH-tuh-rusts.
What does motorists mean?
- plural of motorist How to pronounce motorist
Questions about saying motorists
How do you pronounce motorists?
Say MOH-tuh-rusts. The American pronunciation is /ˈmoʊtərəsts/. In British English it is /ˈməʊtərəsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in motorists?
Motorists has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH). Broken into parts: MOH · tuh · rusts.
Is motorists pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈməʊtərəsts/ (MOH-tuh-rusts).