How to pronounce skaters
Say it like SKAY-terz. Skaters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAY).
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US American/ˈskeɪtɚz/SKAY-terz
UK British/ˈskeɪtəz/SKAY-tuz
- SKAY
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skaters pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of skaters
- 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: SKAY-tuz.
What does skaters mean?
noun
- plural of skater How to pronounce skater
Questions about saying skaters
How do you pronounce skaters?
Say SKAY-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈskeɪtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈskeɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skaters?
Skaters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAY). Broken into parts: SKAY · terz.
Is skaters 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 /ˈskeɪtəz/ (SKAY-tuz).