How to pronounce traitors
Say it like TRAY-terz. Traitors has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAY).
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US American/ˈtreɪtɚz/TRAY-terz
UK British/ˈtreɪtəz/TRAY-tuz
- TRAY
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Traitors pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of traitors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: TRAY-tuz.
What does traitors mean?
noun
- plural of traitor How to pronounce traitor
- third-person singular simple present indicative of traitor How to pronounce traitor
Questions about saying traitors
How do you pronounce traitors?
Say TRAY-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtreɪtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈtreɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in traitors?
Traitors has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAY). Broken into parts: TRAY · terz.
Is traitors 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 /ˈtreɪtəz/ (TRAY-tuz).