How to pronounce suitors
Say it like SOO-terz. Suitors has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
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US American/ˈsutɚz/SOO-terz
UK British/ˈsuːtəz/SOO-tuz
- SOO
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suitors pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of suitors
- 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: SOO-tuz.
What does suitors mean?
noun
- plural of suitor How to pronounce suitor
- third-person singular simple present indicative of suitor How to pronounce suitor
Questions about saying suitors
How do you pronounce suitors?
Say SOO-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsutɚz/. In British English it is /ˈsuːtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suitors?
Suitors has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · terz.
Is suitors 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 /ˈsuːtəz/ (SOO-tuz).