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