How to pronounce purveyors
Say it like per-VAY-erz. Purveyors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAY).
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- per
- VAY
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Purveyors pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- VAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of purveyors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-VAY-uz.
What does purveyors mean?
- plural of purveyor How to pronounce purveyor
Questions about saying purveyors
How do you pronounce purveyors?
Say per-VAY-erz. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈveɪɚz/. In British English it is /pəˈveɪəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in purveyors?
Purveyors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAY). Broken into parts: per · VAY · erz.
Is purveyors 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 /pəˈveɪəz/ (puh-VAY-uz).