How to pronounce professors
Say it like pruh-FES-erz. Professors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FES).
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- pruh
- FES
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Professors pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of professors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pruh-FES-uz.
What does professors mean?
- plural of professor How to pronounce professor
Questions about saying professors
How do you pronounce professors?
Say pruh-FES-erz. The American pronunciation is /prəˈfɛsɚz/. In British English it is /prəˈfɛsəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in professors?
Professors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FES). Broken into parts: pruh · FES · erz.
Is professors 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 /prəˈfɛsəz/ (pruh-FES-uz).