How to pronounce preachers
Say it like PREE-cherz. Preachers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREE).
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- PREE
- cherz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Preachers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- cherzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of preachers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PREE-chuz.
What does preachers mean?
- plural of preacher How to pronounce preacher
Questions about saying preachers
How do you pronounce preachers?
Say PREE-cherz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpritʃɚz/. In British English it is /ˈpriːtʃəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in preachers?
Preachers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREE). Broken into parts: PREE · cherz.
Is preachers 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 /ˈpriːtʃəz/ (PREE-chuz).