How to pronounce racketeers
Say it like rak-uh-TEERZ. Racketeers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEERZ).
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- rak
- uh
- TEERZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Racketeers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TEERZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of racketeers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rak-uh-TEERZ.
What does racketeers mean?
- plural of racketeer How to pronounce racketeer
- third-person singular simple present indicative of racketeer How to pronounce racketeer
Words that rhyme with racketeers
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of racketeers.
Questions about saying racketeers
How do you pronounce racketeers?
Say rak-uh-TEERZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌrækəˈtɪrz/. In British English it is /ˌrækəˈtɪəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in racketeers?
Racketeers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEERZ). Broken into parts: rak · uh · TEERZ.
Is racketeers 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 /ˌrækəˈtɪəz/ (rak-uh-TEERZ).