How to pronounce scooters
Say it like SKOO-terz. Scooters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOO).
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US American/ˈskutɚz/SKOO-terz
UK British/ˈskuːtəz/SKOO-tuz
- SKOO
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scooters pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of scooters
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SKOO-tuz.
What does scooters mean?
noun
- plural of scooter How to pronounce scooter
- third-person singular simple present indicative of scooter How to pronounce scooter
Questions about saying scooters
How do you pronounce scooters?
Say SKOO-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈskutɚz/. In British English it is /ˈskuːtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scooters?
Scooters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOO). Broken into parts: SKOO · terz.
Is scooters 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 /ˈskuːtəz/ (SKOO-tuz).