How to pronounce students
Say it like STOO-dunts. Students has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce students. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- STOO
- dunts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Students pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- duntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of students
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: STYOO-dunts.
What does students mean?
- plural of student How to pronounce student
Words that sound like students
- student's
Questions about saying students
How do you pronounce students?
Say STOO-dunts. The American pronunciation is /ˈstudənts/. In British English it is /ˈstjuːdənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in students?
Students has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOO). Broken into parts: STOO · dunts.
Is students pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˈstjuːdənts/ (STYOO-dunts).
What words sound the same as students?
Students sounds the same as student's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.