How to pronounce soothsayers
Say it like sooth-SAY-erz. Soothsayers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAY).
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- sooth
- SAY
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Soothsayers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- soothGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- SAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of soothsayers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: sooth-SAY-uz.
What does soothsayers mean?
- plural of soothsayer How to pronounce soothsayer
Questions about saying soothsayers
How do you pronounce soothsayers?
Say sooth-SAY-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˌsuθˈseɪɚz/. In British English it is /ˌsuːθˈseɪəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in soothsayers?
Soothsayers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAY). Broken into parts: sooth · SAY · erz.
Is soothsayers 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 /ˌsuːθˈseɪəz/ (sooth-SAY-uz).