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How to pronounce takers

Say it like TAY-kerz. Takers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAY).

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US American/ˈteɪkɚz/TAY-kerz
UK British/ˈteɪkəz/TAY-kuz
  • TAY
  • kerz
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Takers pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
  2. kerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.

American vs British pronunciation of takers

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: TAY-kuz.

What does takers mean?

noun
  1. plural of taker How to pronounce taker

Words that rhyme with takers

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of takers.

Questions about saying takers

How do you pronounce takers?

Say TAY-kerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈteɪkɚz/. In British English it is /ˈteɪkəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in takers?

Takers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAY). Broken into parts: TAY · kerz.

Is takers 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 /ˈteɪkəz/ (TAY-kuz).

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).