How to pronounce saboteurs
Say it like sab-uh-TURZ. Saboteurs has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TURZ).
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- sab
- uh
- TURZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Saboteurs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sabGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TURZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of saboteurs
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: sab-uh-TURZ.
Other ways to say saboteurs
Saboteurs also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- sab-ih-TORZ /ˌsæbɪˈtɔrz/
What does saboteurs mean?
- plural of saboteur How to pronounce saboteur
Words that rhyme with saboteurs
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of saboteurs.
Questions about saying saboteurs
How do you pronounce saboteurs?
Say sab-uh-TURZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌsæbəˈtɝz/. In British English it is /ˌsæbəˈtɜːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in saboteurs?
Saboteurs has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TURZ). Broken into parts: sab · uh · TURZ.
Is saboteurs 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 /ˌsæbəˈtɜːz/ (sab-uh-TURZ).