How to pronounce performers
Say it like per-FOR-merz. Performers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR).
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- per
- FOR
- merz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Performers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- merzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of performers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-FAW-muz.
What does performers mean?
- plural of performer How to pronounce performer
Questions about saying performers
How do you pronounce performers?
Say per-FOR-merz. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈfɔrmɚz/. In British English it is /pəˈfɔːməz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in performers?
Performers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR). Broken into parts: per · FOR · merz.
Is performers 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 /pəˈfɔːməz/ (puh-FAW-muz).