How to pronounce schoolteacher
Say it like SKOOL-tee-cher. Schoolteacher has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOOL).
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- SKOOL
- tee
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Schoolteacher pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKOOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- teeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of schoolteacher
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKOOL-tee-chuh.
What does schoolteacher mean?
- A teacher working in a school.
Where does schoolteacher come from?
From school + teacher.
Questions about saying schoolteacher
How do you pronounce schoolteacher?
Say SKOOL-tee-cher. The American pronunciation is /ˈskulˌtitʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˈskuːlˌtiːtʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in schoolteacher?
Schoolteacher has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOOL). Broken into parts: SKOOL · tee · cher.
Is schoolteacher 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 /ˈskuːlˌtiːtʃə/ (SKOOL-tee-chuh).