How to pronounce others
Say it like UHTH-erz. Others has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHTH).
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- UHTH
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Others pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- UHTHSay this part loudest and longest. 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 others
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UHTH-uz.
What does others mean?
- plural of other How to pronounce other
- Other people.“I treat others like I treat myself.”
- Those remaining after one or more people or items have left, or done something else, or been excluded.“Two decided to hide, the others surrendered.”
- third-person singular simple present indicative of other How to pronounce other
Words that sound like others
- other's
Questions about saying others
How do you pronounce others?
Say UHTH-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌðɚz/. In British English it is /ˈʌðəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in others?
Others has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHTH). Broken into parts: UHTH · erz.
Is others 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 /ˈʌðəz/ (UHTH-uz).
What words sound the same as others?
Others sounds the same as other's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.