How to pronounce paratroopers
Say it like PER-uh-troo-perz. Paratroopers has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER).
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US American/ˈpɛrəˌtrupɚz/PER-uh-troo-perz
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- PER
- uh
- troo
- perz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paratroopers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- trooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- perzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
What does paratroopers mean?
noun
- plural of paratrooper How to pronounce paratrooper
Questions about saying paratroopers
How do you pronounce paratroopers?
Say PER-uh-troo-perz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛrəˌtrupɚz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paratroopers?
Paratroopers has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER). Broken into parts: PER · uh · troo · perz.