How to pronounce plumbers
Say it like PLUHM-erz. Plumbers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLUHM).
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US American/ˈplʌmɚz/PLUHM-erz
UK British/ˈplʌməz/PLUHM-uz
- PLUHM
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plumbers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLUHMSay 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 plumbers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PLUHM-uz.
What does plumbers mean?
noun
- plural of plumber How to pronounce plumber
- third-person singular simple present indicative of plumber How to pronounce plumber
Questions about saying plumbers
How do you pronounce plumbers?
Say PLUHM-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈplʌmɚz/. In British English it is /ˈplʌməz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plumbers?
Plumbers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLUHM). Broken into parts: PLUHM · erz.
Is plumbers 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 /ˈplʌməz/ (PLUHM-uz).