How to pronounce programmers
Say it like PROH-gram-erz. Programmers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH).
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- PROH
- gram
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Programmers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- gramGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of programmers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PROH-gram-uz.
What does programmers mean?
- plural of programmer How to pronounce programmer
Questions about saying programmers
How do you pronounce programmers?
Say PROH-gram-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈproʊˌɡræmɚz/. In British English it is /ˈprəʊˌɡræməz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in programmers?
Programmers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH). Broken into parts: PROH · gram · erz.
Is programmers 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 /ˈprəʊˌɡræməz/ (PROH-gram-uz).