How to pronounce schoolteachers
Say it like SKOOL-tee-cherz. Schoolteachers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOOL).
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- SKOOL
- tee
- cherz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Schoolteachers 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.
- cherzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of schoolteachers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKOOL-tee-chuz.
What does schoolteachers mean?
- plural of schoolteacher How to pronounce schoolteacher
Questions about saying schoolteachers
How do you pronounce schoolteachers?
Say SKOOL-tee-cherz. The American pronunciation is /ˈskulˌtitʃɚz/. In British English it is /ˈskuːlˌtiːtʃəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in schoolteachers?
Schoolteachers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOOL). Broken into parts: SKOOL · tee · cherz.
Is schoolteachers 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 /ˈskuːlˌtiːtʃəz/ (SKOOL-tee-chuz).