How to pronounce oldsters
Say it like OHLD-sterz. Oldsters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OHLD).
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US American/ˈoʊldstɚz/OHLD-sterz
UK British/ˈəʊldstəz/OHLD-stuz
- OHLD
- sterz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oldsters pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHLDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sterzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of oldsters
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OHLD-stuz.
What does oldsters mean?
noun
- plural of oldster How to pronounce oldster
Questions about saying oldsters
How do you pronounce oldsters?
Say OHLD-sterz. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊldstɚz/. In British English it is /ˈəʊldstəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oldsters?
Oldsters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OHLD). Broken into parts: OHLD · sterz.
Is oldsters 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 /ˈəʊldstəz/ (OHLD-stuz).