How to pronounce polluters
Say it like puh-LOO-terz. Polluters has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO).
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- puh
- LOO
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polluters pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of polluters
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: puh-LOO-tuz.
What does polluters mean?
- plural of polluter How to pronounce polluter
Questions about saying polluters
How do you pronounce polluters?
Say puh-LOO-terz. The American pronunciation is /pəˈlutɚz/. In British English it is /pəˈluːtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polluters?
Polluters has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO). Broken into parts: puh · LOO · terz.
Is polluters 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 /pəˈluːtəz/ (puh-LOO-tuz).