How to pronounce theatergoers
Say it like THEE-ter-goh-erz. Theatergoers has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THEE).
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- THEE
- ter
- goh
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Theatergoers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- gohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of theatergoers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: THEE-tuh-goh-uz.
What does theatergoers mean?
- plural of theatergoer How to pronounce theatergoer
Questions about saying theatergoers
How do you pronounce theatergoers?
Say THEE-ter-goh-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈθitɚɡoʊɚz/. In British English it is /ˈθiːtəɡəʊəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in theatergoers?
Theatergoers has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THEE). Broken into parts: THEE · ter · goh · erz.
Is theatergoers 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 /ˈθiːtəɡəʊəz/ (THEE-tuh-goh-uz).