How to pronounce waltzes
Say it like WAWLT-suz. Waltzes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAWLT).
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- WAWLT
- suz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Waltzes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAWLTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- suzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of waltzes
American and British speakers say waltzes in essentially the same way: /ˈwɔltsəz/ in the US and /ˈwɔːltsəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: WAWLT-suz.
What does waltzes mean?
- plural of waltz How to pronounce waltz
- third-person singular simple present indicative of waltz How to pronounce waltz
Questions about saying waltzes
How do you pronounce waltzes?
Say WAWLT-suz. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔltsəz/. In British English it is /ˈwɔːltsəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in waltzes?
Waltzes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAWLT). Broken into parts: WAWLT · suz.
Do Americans and Brits say waltzes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɔltsəz/ and the British form is /ˈwɔːltsəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.