How to pronounce teamsters
Say it like TEEM-sterz. Teamsters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEEM).
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- TEEM
- sterz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Teamsters pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TEEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- sterzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of teamsters
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TEEM-stuz.
What does teamsters mean?
- plural of teamster How to pronounce teamster
Questions about saying teamsters
How do you pronounce teamsters?
Say TEEM-sterz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtimstɚz/. In British English it is /ˈtiːmstəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in teamsters?
Teamsters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEEM). Broken into parts: TEEM · sterz.
Is teamsters 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 /ˈtiːmstəz/ (TEEM-stuz).