How to pronounce rehearsals
Say it like rih-HUR-sulz. Rehearsals has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HUR).
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- rih
- HUR
- sulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rehearsals pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- HURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- sulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rehearsals
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-HUR-sulz.
What does rehearsals mean?
- plural of rehearsal How to pronounce rehearsal
Questions about saying rehearsals
How do you pronounce rehearsals?
Say rih-HUR-sulz. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈhɝsəlz/. In British English it is /rɪˈhɜːsəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rehearsals?
Rehearsals has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HUR). Broken into parts: rih · HUR · sulz.
Is rehearsals 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 /rɪˈhɜːsəlz/ (rih-HUR-sulz).