How to pronounce oysters
Say it like OY-sterz. Oysters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OY).
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US American/ˈɔɪstɚz/OY-sterz
UK British/ˈɔɪstəz/OY-stuz
- OY
- sterz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oysters pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- sterzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of oysters
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: OY-stuz.
What does oysters mean?
noun
- plural of oyster How to pronounce oyster
Questions about saying oysters
How do you pronounce oysters?
Say OY-sterz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔɪstɚz/. In British English it is /ˈɔɪstəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oysters?
Oysters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OY). Broken into parts: OY · sterz.
Is oysters 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 /ˈɔɪstəz/ (OY-stuz).