How to pronounce taters
Say it like TAY-terz. Taters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAY).
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US American/ˈteɪtɚz/TAY-terz
UK British/ˈteɪtəz/TAY-tuz
- TAY
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Taters 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of taters
- 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: TAY-tuz.
What does taters mean?
noun
- plural of tater How to pronounce tater
- Cold.“Blimey, it's a bit taters this morning, innit?”
Questions about saying taters
How do you pronounce taters?
Say TAY-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈteɪtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈteɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in taters?
Taters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAY). Broken into parts: TAY · terz.
Is taters 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 /ˈteɪtəz/ (TAY-tuz).