How to pronounce observers
Say it like ub-ZUR-verz. Observers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZUR).
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- ub
- ZUR
- verz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Observers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ubKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- verzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of observers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ub-ZUR-vuz.
What does observers mean?
- plural of observer How to pronounce observer
Questions about saying observers
How do you pronounce observers?
Say ub-ZUR-verz. The American pronunciation is /əbˈzɝvɚz/. In British English it is /əbˈzɜːvəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in observers?
Observers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZUR). Broken into parts: ub · ZUR · verz.
Is observers 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 /əbˈzɜːvəz/ (ub-ZUR-vuz).