How to pronounce teachers
Say it like TEE-cherz. Teachers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE).
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- TEE
- cherz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Teachers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- cherzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of teachers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TEE-chuz.
What does teachers mean?
- plural of teacher How to pronounce teacher
Words that sound like teachers
- teacher's
Questions about saying teachers
How do you pronounce teachers?
Say TEE-cherz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtitʃɚz/. In British English it is /ˈtiːtʃəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in teachers?
Teachers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE). Broken into parts: TEE · cherz.
Is teachers 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 /ˈtiːtʃəz/ (TEE-chuz).
What words sound the same as teachers?
Teachers sounds the same as teacher's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.