How to pronounce speechwriters
Say it like SPEECH-ry-terz. Speechwriters has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPEECH).
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- SPEECH
- ry
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Speechwriters pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPEECHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ryGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of speechwriters
- 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: SPEECH-ry-tuz.
What does speechwriters mean?
- plural of speechwriter How to pronounce speechwriter
Questions about saying speechwriters
How do you pronounce speechwriters?
Say SPEECH-ry-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈspitʃˌraɪtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈspiːtʃˌraɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in speechwriters?
Speechwriters has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPEECH). Broken into parts: SPEECH · ry · terz.
Is speechwriters 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 /ˈspiːtʃˌraɪtəz/ (SPEECH-ry-tuz).