How to pronounce timbers
Say it like TIM-berz. Timbers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIM).
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US American/ˈtɪmbɚz/TIM-berz
UK British/ˈtɪmbəz/TIM-buz
- TIM
- berz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Timbers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- berzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of timbers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TIM-buz.
What does timbers mean?
noun
- plural of timber How to pronounce timber
- third-person singular simple present indicative of timber How to pronounce timber
Questions about saying timbers
How do you pronounce timbers?
Say TIM-berz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪmbɚz/. In British English it is /ˈtɪmbəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in timbers?
Timbers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIM). Broken into parts: TIM · berz.
Is timbers 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 /ˈtɪmbəz/ (TIM-buz).