How to pronounce tankers
Say it like TANG-kerz. Tankers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TANG).
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US American/ˈtæŋkɚz/TANG-kerz
UK British/ˈtæŋkəz/TANG-kuz
- TANG
- kerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tankers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of tankers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TANG-kuz.
What does tankers mean?
noun
- plural of tanker How to pronounce tanker
Questions about saying tankers
How do you pronounce tankers?
Say TANG-kerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtæŋkɚz/. In British English it is /ˈtæŋkəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tankers?
Tankers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TANG). Broken into parts: TANG · kerz.
Is tankers 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 /ˈtæŋkəz/ (TANG-kuz).