How to pronounce officers
Say it like AW-fuh-serz. Officers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW).
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US American/ˈɔfəsɚz/AW-fuh-serz
UK British/ˈɒfɪsəz/OF-ih-suz
- AW
- fuh
- serz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Officers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- serzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of officers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: OF-ih-suz.
What does officers mean?
noun
- plural of officer How to pronounce officer
- third-person singular simple present indicative of officer How to pronounce officer
Questions about saying officers
How do you pronounce officers?
Say AW-fuh-serz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔfəsɚz/. In British English it is /ˈɒfɪsəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in officers?
Officers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW). Broken into parts: AW · fuh · serz.
Is officers 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 /ˈɒfɪsəz/ (OF-ih-suz).