How to pronounce stretchers
Say it like STRECH-erz. Stretchers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRECH).
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- STRECH
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stretchers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRECHSay 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 stretchers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STRECH-uz.
What does stretchers mean?
- plural of stretcher How to pronounce stretcher
- third-person singular simple present indicative of stretcher How to pronounce stretcher
Questions about saying stretchers
How do you pronounce stretchers?
Say STRECH-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈstrɛtʃɚz/. In British English it is /ˈstrɛtʃəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stretchers?
Stretchers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRECH). Broken into parts: STRECH · erz.
Is stretchers 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 /ˈstrɛtʃəz/ (STRECH-uz).