How to pronounce newcomers
Say it like NOO-kuhm-erz. Newcomers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO).
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- NOO
- kuhm
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Newcomers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- kuhmGive this part a little weight. 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 newcomers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: NYOO-kuhm-uz.
What does newcomers mean?
- plural of newcomer How to pronounce newcomer
Questions about saying newcomers
How do you pronounce newcomers?
Say NOO-kuhm-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈnuˌkʌmɚz/. In British English it is /ˈnjuːˌkʌməz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in newcomers?
Newcomers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO). Broken into parts: NOO · kuhm · erz.
Is newcomers 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 /ˈnjuːˌkʌməz/ (NYOO-kuhm-uz).