How to pronounce reefers
Say it like REE-ferz. Reefers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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US American/ˈrifɚz/REE-ferz
UK British/ˈriːfəz/REE-fuz
- REE
- ferz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reefers 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.
- ferzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of reefers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: REE-fuz.
What does reefers mean?
noun
- plural of reefer How to pronounce reefer
Questions about saying reefers
How do you pronounce reefers?
Say REE-ferz. The American pronunciation is /ˈrifɚz/. In British English it is /ˈriːfəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reefers?
Reefers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · ferz.
Is reefers 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 /ˈriːfəz/ (REE-fuz).