How to pronounce oscars
Say it like AW-skerz. Oscars has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW).
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US American/ˈɔskɚz/AW-skerz
UK British/ˈɒskəz/OS-kuz
- AW
- skerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oscars 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.
- skerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of oscars
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: OS-kuz.
What does oscars mean?
noun
- plural of oscar How to pronounce oscar
Questions about saying oscars
How do you pronounce oscars?
Say AW-skerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔskɚz/. In British English it is /ˈɒskəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oscars?
Oscars has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW). Broken into parts: AW · skerz.
Is oscars 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 /ˈɒskəz/ (OS-kuz).