How to pronounce storekeepers
Say it like STOR-kee-perz. Storekeepers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOR).
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- STOR
- kee
- perz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Storekeepers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- keeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- perzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of storekeepers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STAW-kee-puz.
What does storekeepers mean?
- plural of storekeeper How to pronounce storekeeper
Questions about saying storekeepers
How do you pronounce storekeepers?
Say STOR-kee-perz. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɔrˌkipɚz/. In British English it is /ˈstɔːˌkiːpəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in storekeepers?
Storekeepers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOR). Broken into parts: STOR · kee · perz.
Is storekeepers 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 /ˈstɔːˌkiːpəz/ (STAW-kee-puz).