How to pronounce vultures
Say it like VUHL-cherz. Vultures has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUHL).
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US American/ˈvʌltʃɚz/VUHL-cherz
UK British/ˈvʌltʃəz/VUHL-chuz
- VUHL
- cherz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vultures pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- cherzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of vultures
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VUHL-chuz.
What does vultures mean?
noun
- plural of vulture How to pronounce vulture
- third-person singular simple present indicative of vulture How to pronounce vulture
Questions about saying vultures
How do you pronounce vultures?
Say VUHL-cherz. The American pronunciation is /ˈvʌltʃɚz/. In British English it is /ˈvʌltʃəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vultures?
Vultures has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUHL). Broken into parts: VUHL · cherz.
Is vultures 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 /ˈvʌltʃəz/ (VUHL-chuz).