How to pronounce ratepayers
Say it like RAYT-pay-erz. Ratepayers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAYT).
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- RAYT
- pay
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ratepayers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- payGive this part a little weight. 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 ratepayers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: RAYT-pay-uz.
What does ratepayers mean?
- plural of ratepayer How to pronounce ratepayer
Questions about saying ratepayers
How do you pronounce ratepayers?
Say RAYT-pay-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈreɪtˌpeɪɚz/. In British English it is /ˈreɪtˌpeɪəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ratepayers?
Ratepayers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAYT). Broken into parts: RAYT · pay · erz.
Is ratepayers 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 /ˈreɪtˌpeɪəz/ (RAYT-pay-uz).