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