How to pronounce painkillers
Say it like PAYN-kil-erz. Painkillers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAYN).
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- PAYN
- kil
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Painkillers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of painkillers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAYN-kil-uz.
What does painkillers mean?
- plural of painkiller How to pronounce painkiller
Questions about saying painkillers
How do you pronounce painkillers?
Say PAYN-kil-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpeɪnˌkɪlɚz/. In British English it is /ˈpeɪnˌkɪləz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in painkillers?
Painkillers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAYN). Broken into parts: PAYN · kil · erz.
Is painkillers 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 /ˈpeɪnˌkɪləz/ (PAYN-kil-uz).