How to pronounce roosters
Say it like ROO-sterz. Roosters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO).
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US American/ˈrustɚz/ROO-sterz
UK British/ˈruːstəz/ROO-stuz
- ROO
- sterz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Roosters 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.
- sterzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of roosters
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ROO-stuz.
What does roosters mean?
noun
- plural of rooster How to pronounce rooster
Questions about saying roosters
How do you pronounce roosters?
Say ROO-sterz. The American pronunciation is /ˈrustɚz/. In British English it is /ˈruːstəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in roosters?
Roosters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO). Broken into parts: ROO · sterz.
Is roosters 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 /ˈruːstəz/ (ROO-stuz).