How to pronounce retailers
Say it like REE-tay-lerz. Retailers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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- REE
- tay
- lerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retailers 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.
- tayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of retailers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: REE-tay-luz.
What does retailers mean?
- plural of retailer How to pronounce retailer
Questions about saying retailers
How do you pronounce retailers?
Say REE-tay-lerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈriˌteɪlɚz/. In British English it is /ˈriːˌteɪləz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retailers?
Retailers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · tay · lerz.
Is retailers 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 /ˈriːˌteɪləz/ (REE-tay-luz).