How to pronounce readers
Say it like REE-derz. Readers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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- REE
- derz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Readers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- derzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of readers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: REE-duz.
What does readers mean?
- plural of reader How to pronounce reader
- Reading glasses
Words that sound like readers
- reader's
Questions about saying readers
How do you pronounce readers?
Say REE-derz. The American pronunciation is /ˈridɚz/. In British English it is /ˈriːdəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in readers?
Readers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · derz.
Is readers 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 /ˈriːdəz/ (REE-duz).
What words sound the same as readers?
Readers sounds the same as reader's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.