How to pronounce rottweilers
Say it like ROT-wy-lerz. Rottweilers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROT).
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- ROT
- wy
- lerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rottweilers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- wyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- lerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of rottweilers
- 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: ROT-wy-luz.
What does rottweilers mean?
- plural of rottweiler How to pronounce rottweiler
Questions about saying rottweilers
How do you pronounce rottweilers?
Say ROT-wy-lerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɑtwaɪlɚz/. In British English it is /ˈrɒtwaɪləz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rottweilers?
Rottweilers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROT). Broken into parts: ROT · wy · lerz.
Is rottweilers 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 /ˈrɒtwaɪləz/ (ROT-wy-luz).