How to pronounce robbers
Say it like ROB-erz. Robbers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROB).
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US American/ˈrɑbɚz/ROB-erz
UK British/ˈrɒbəz/ROB-uz
- ROB
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Robbers 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of robbers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ROB-uz.
What does robbers mean?
noun
- plural of robber How to pronounce robber
Questions about saying robbers
How do you pronounce robbers?
Say ROB-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɑbɚz/. In British English it is /ˈrɒbəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in robbers?
Robbers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROB). Broken into parts: ROB · erz.
Is robbers 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 /ˈrɒbəz/ (ROB-uz).