How to pronounce satires
Say it like SAT-eye-erz. Satires has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAT).
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- SAT
- eye
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Satires pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eyeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of satires
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SAT-eye-uz.
What does satires mean?
- plural of satire How to pronounce satire
Questions about saying satires
How do you pronounce satires?
Say SAT-eye-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsæˌtaɪɚz/. In British English it is /ˈsæˌtaɪəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in satires?
Satires has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAT). Broken into parts: SAT · eye · erz.
Is satires 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 /ˈsæˌtaɪəz/ (SAT-eye-uz).