How to pronounce seniors
Say it like SEE-nyerz. Seniors has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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US American/ˈsinjɚz/SEE-nyerz
UK British/ˈsiːnjəz/SEE-nyuz
- SEE
- nyerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seniors pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nyerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of seniors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SEE-nyuz.
What does seniors mean?
noun
- plural of senior How to pronounce senior
Questions about saying seniors
How do you pronounce seniors?
Say SEE-nyerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsinjɚz/. In British English it is /ˈsiːnjəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seniors?
Seniors has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · nyerz.
Is seniors 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 /ˈsiːnjəz/ (SEE-nyuz).