How to pronounce passwords
Say it like PAS-wurdz. Passwords has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAS).
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- PAS
- wurdz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Passwords pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- wurdzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of passwords
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: PAH-swurdz.
What does passwords mean?
- plural of password How to pronounce password
- third-person singular simple present indicative of password How to pronounce password
Questions about saying passwords
How do you pronounce passwords?
Say PAS-wurdz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpæˌswɝdz/. In British English it is /ˈpɑːˌswɜːdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in passwords?
Passwords has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAS). Broken into parts: PAS · wurdz.
Is passwords 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 /ˈpɑːˌswɜːdz/ (PAH-swurdz).