How to pronounce roofers
Say it like ROO-ferz. Roofers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO).
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US American/ˈrufɚz/ROO-ferz
UK British/ˈruːfəz/ROO-fuz
- ROO
- ferz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Roofers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ferzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of roofers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ROO-fuz.
What does roofers mean?
noun
- plural of roofer How to pronounce roofer
Questions about saying roofers
How do you pronounce roofers?
Say ROO-ferz. The American pronunciation is /ˈrufɚz/. In British English it is /ˈruːfəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in roofers?
Roofers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO). Broken into parts: ROO · ferz.
Is roofers 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 /ˈruːfəz/ (ROO-fuz).