How to pronounce tailors
Say it like TAY-lerz. Tailors has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAY).
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- TAY
- lerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tailors pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of tailors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TAY-luz.
What does tailors mean?
- plural of tailor How to pronounce tailor
- third-person singular simple present indicative of tailor How to pronounce tailor
Words that sound like tailors
- taylor's
Questions about saying tailors
How do you pronounce tailors?
Say TAY-lerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈteɪlɚz/. In British English it is /ˈteɪləz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tailors?
Tailors has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAY). Broken into parts: TAY · lerz.
Is tailors 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 /ˈteɪləz/ (TAY-luz).
What words sound the same as tailors?
Tailors sounds the same as taylor's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.