How to pronounce rhetoricians
Say it like ret-uh-RISH-unz. Rhetoricians has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RISH).
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- ret
- uh
- RISH
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rhetoricians pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- retGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rhetoricians
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ret-uh-RISH-unz.
What does rhetoricians mean?
- plural of rhetorician How to pronounce rhetorician
Questions about saying rhetoricians
How do you pronounce rhetoricians?
Say ret-uh-RISH-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛtəˈrɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌrɛtəˈrɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rhetoricians?
Rhetoricians has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RISH). Broken into parts: ret · uh · RISH · unz.
Is rhetoricians pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌrɛtəˈrɪʃənz/ (ret-uh-RISH-unz).