How to pronounce westerners
Say it like WES-ter-nerz. Westerners has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WES).
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- WES
- ter
- nerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Westerners pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- nerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of westerners
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WES-tuh-nuz.
What does westerners mean?
- plural of westerner How to pronounce westerner
Questions about saying westerners
How do you pronounce westerners?
Say WES-ter-nerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɛstɚnɚz/. In British English it is /ˈwɛstənəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in westerners?
Westerners has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WES). Broken into parts: WES · ter · nerz.
Is westerners 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 /ˈwɛstənəz/ (WES-tuh-nuz).