How to pronounce scholars
Say it like SKAH-lerz. Scholars has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAH).
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US American/ˈskɑlɚz/SKAH-lerz
UK British/ˈskɒləz/SKOL-uz
- SKAH
- lerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scholars pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- lerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of scholars
- 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: SKOL-uz.
What does scholars mean?
noun
- plural of scholar How to pronounce scholar
Questions about saying scholars
How do you pronounce scholars?
Say SKAH-lerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɑlɚz/. In British English it is /ˈskɒləz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scholars?
Scholars has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAH). Broken into parts: SKAH · lerz.
Is scholars 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 /ˈskɒləz/ (SKOL-uz).