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