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