How to pronounce waiters
Say it like WAY-terz. Waiters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY).
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US American/ˈweɪtɚz/WAY-terz
UK British/ˈweɪtəz/WAY-tuz
- WAY
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Waiters pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of waiters
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: WAY-tuz.
What does waiters mean?
noun
- plural of waiter How to pronounce waiter
Questions about saying waiters
How do you pronounce waiters?
Say WAY-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈweɪtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈweɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in waiters?
Waiters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY). Broken into parts: WAY · terz.
Is waiters 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 /ˈweɪtəz/ (WAY-tuz).