How to pronounce sharpshooters
Say it like SHARP-shoo-terz. Sharpshooters has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHARP).
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- SHARP
- shoo
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sharpshooters pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHARPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- shooKeep this part quick and light. 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 sharpshooters
- 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: SHAHP-shoo-tuz.
What does sharpshooters mean?
- plural of sharpshooter How to pronounce sharpshooter
Questions about saying sharpshooters
How do you pronounce sharpshooters?
Say SHARP-shoo-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɑrpʃutɚz/. In British English it is /ˈʃɑːpʃuːtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sharpshooters?
Sharpshooters has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHARP). Broken into parts: SHARP · shoo · terz.
Is sharpshooters 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 /ˈʃɑːpʃuːtəz/ (SHAHP-shoo-tuz).