How to pronounce taxpayers
Say it like TAKS-pay-erz. Taxpayers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAKS).
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- TAKS
- pay
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Taxpayers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- payGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of taxpayers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TAKS-pay-uz.
What does taxpayers mean?
- plural of taxpayer How to pronounce taxpayer
Questions about saying taxpayers
How do you pronounce taxpayers?
Say TAKS-pay-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtæksˌpeɪɚz/. In British English it is /ˈtæksˌpeɪəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in taxpayers?
Taxpayers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAKS). Broken into parts: TAKS · pay · erz.
Is taxpayers 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 /ˈtæksˌpeɪəz/ (TAKS-pay-uz).