How to pronounce pluses
Say it like PLUHS-iz. Pluses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLUHS).
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- PLUHS
- iz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pluses pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- izKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pluses
American and British speakers say pluses in essentially the same way: /ˈplʌsɪz/ in the US and /ˈplʌsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLUHS-iz.
What does pluses mean?
- plural of plus How to pronounce plus
- third-person singular simple present indicative of plus How to pronounce plus
Questions about saying pluses
How do you pronounce pluses?
Say PLUHS-iz. The American pronunciation is /ˈplʌsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈplʌsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pluses?
Pluses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLUHS). Broken into parts: PLUHS · iz.
Do Americans and Brits say pluses the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈplʌsɪz/ and the British form is /ˈplʌsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.