How to pronounce plurals
Say it like PLUUR-ulz. Plurals has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLUUR).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce plurals. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PLUUR
- ulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plurals pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- ulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of plurals
American and British speakers say plurals in essentially the same way: /ˈplʊrəlz/ in the US and /ˈplʊərəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLOOR-rulz.
What does plurals mean?
- plural of plural How to pronounce plural
Questions about saying plurals
How do you pronounce plurals?
Say PLUUR-ulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈplʊrəlz/. In British English it is /ˈplʊərəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plurals?
Plurals has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLUUR). Broken into parts: PLUUR · ulz.
Do Americans and Brits say plurals the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈplʊrəlz/ and the British form is /ˈplʊərəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.