How to pronounce vapors
Say it like VAY-perz. Vapors has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAY).
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- VAY
- perz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vapors pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- perzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of vapors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VAY-puz.
What does vapors mean?
- plural of vapor How to pronounce vapor
- third-person singular simple present indicative of vapor How to pronounce vapor
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Words that rhyme with vapors
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Questions about saying vapors
How do you pronounce vapors?
Say VAY-perz. The American pronunciation is /ˈveɪpɚz/. In British English it is /ˈveɪpəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vapors?
Vapors has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAY). Broken into parts: VAY · perz.
Is vapors 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 /ˈveɪpəz/ (VAY-puz).