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