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