How to pronounce retrievers
Say it like ree-TREE-verz. Retrievers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TREE).
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- ree
- TREE
- verz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retrievers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- TREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- verzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of retrievers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ree-TREE-vuz.
What does retrievers mean?
- plural of retriever How to pronounce retriever
Questions about saying retrievers
How do you pronounce retrievers?
Say ree-TREE-verz. The American pronunciation is /riˈtrivɚz/. In British English it is /riˈtriːvəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retrievers?
Retrievers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TREE). Broken into parts: ree · TREE · verz.
Is retrievers 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 /riˈtriːvəz/ (ree-TREE-vuz).