How to pronounce thinkers
Say it like THING-kerz. Thinkers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THING).
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US American/ˈθɪŋkɚz/THING-kerz
UK British/ˈθɪŋkəz/THING-kuz
- THING
- kerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thinkers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of thinkers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: THING-kuz.
What does thinkers mean?
noun
- plural of thinker How to pronounce thinker
Questions about saying thinkers
How do you pronounce thinkers?
Say THING-kerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈθɪŋkɚz/. In British English it is /ˈθɪŋkəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thinkers?
Thinkers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THING). Broken into parts: THING · kerz.
Is thinkers 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 /ˈθɪŋkəz/ (THING-kuz).