How to pronounce villagers
Say it like VIL-ih-jerz. Villagers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIL).
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- VIL
- ih
- jerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Villagers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- jerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of villagers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VIL-ih-juz.
What does villagers mean?
- plural of villager How to pronounce villager
Questions about saying villagers
How do you pronounce villagers?
Say VIL-ih-jerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɪlɪdʒɚz/. In British English it is /ˈvɪlɪdʒəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in villagers?
Villagers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIL). Broken into parts: VIL · ih · jerz.
Is villagers 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 /ˈvɪlɪdʒəz/ (VIL-ih-juz).