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