How to pronounce plovers
Say it like PLUHV-erz. Plovers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLUHV).
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US American/ˈplʌvɚz/PLUHV-erz
UK British/ˈplʌvəz/PLUHV-uz
- PLUHV
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plovers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLUHVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of plovers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PLUHV-uz.
What does plovers mean?
noun
- plural of plover How to pronounce plover
Questions about saying plovers
How do you pronounce plovers?
Say PLUHV-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈplʌvɚz/. In British English it is /ˈplʌvəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plovers?
Plovers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLUHV). Broken into parts: PLUHV · erz.
Is plovers 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 /ˈplʌvəz/ (PLUHV-uz).