How to pronounce southerners
Say it like SUHTH-er-nerz. Southerners has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHTH).
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- SUHTH
- er
- nerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Southerners pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- nerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of southerners
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUHTH-uh-nuz.
What does southerners mean?
- plural of southerner How to pronounce southerner
Questions about saying southerners
How do you pronounce southerners?
Say SUHTH-er-nerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌðɚnɚz/. In British English it is /ˈsʌðənəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in southerners?
Southerners has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHTH). Broken into parts: SUHTH · er · nerz.
Is southerners 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 /ˈsʌðənəz/ (SUHTH-uh-nuz).