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