How to pronounce senators
Say it like SEN-uh-terz. Senators has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN).
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- SEN
- uh
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Senators pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of senators
- 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: SEN-uh-tuz.
What does senators mean?
- plural of senator How to pronounce senator
Questions about saying senators
How do you pronounce senators?
Say SEN-uh-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛnətɚz/. In British English it is /ˈsɛnətəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in senators?
Senators has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN). Broken into parts: SEN · uh · terz.
Is senators 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 /ˈsɛnətəz/ (SEN-uh-tuz).