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