How to pronounce preschoolers
Say it like PREE-skoo-lerz. Preschoolers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREE).
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- PREE
- skoo
- lerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Preschoolers 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.
- skooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- lerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of preschoolers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PREE-skoo-luz.
What does preschoolers mean?
- plural of preschooler How to pronounce preschooler
Questions about saying preschoolers
How do you pronounce preschoolers?
Say PREE-skoo-lerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpriˌskulɚz/. In British English it is /ˈpriːˌskuːləz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in preschoolers?
Preschoolers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREE). Broken into parts: PREE · skoo · lerz.
Is preschoolers 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 /ˈpriːˌskuːləz/ (PREE-skoo-luz).