How to pronounce robberies
Say it like ROB-uh-reez. Robberies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROB).
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- ROB
- uh
- reez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Robberies pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of robberies
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ROB-uh-reez.
What does robberies mean?
- plural of robbery How to pronounce robbery
Questions about saying robberies
How do you pronounce robberies?
Say ROB-uh-reez. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɑbəriz/. In British English it is /ˈrɒbəriz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in robberies?
Robberies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROB). Broken into parts: ROB · uh · reez.
Is robberies pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈrɒbəriz/ (ROB-uh-reez).