How to pronounce scorekeepers
Say it like SKOR-kee-perz. Scorekeepers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOR).
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- SKOR
- kee
- perz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scorekeepers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- keeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- perzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of scorekeepers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKAW-kee-puz.
What does scorekeepers mean?
- plural of scorekeeper How to pronounce scorekeeper
Questions about saying scorekeepers
How do you pronounce scorekeepers?
Say SKOR-kee-perz. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɔrˌkipɚz/. In British English it is /ˈskɔːˌkiːpəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scorekeepers?
Scorekeepers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOR). Broken into parts: SKOR · kee · perz.
Is scorekeepers 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 /ˈskɔːˌkiːpəz/ (SKAW-kee-puz).