How to pronounce westerns
Say it like WES-ternz. Westerns has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WES).
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US American/ˈwɛstɚnz/WES-ternz
UK British/ˈwɛstənz/WES-tunz
- WES
- ternz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Westerns 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.
- ternzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of westerns
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WES-tunz.
What does westerns mean?
noun
- plural of western How to pronounce western
Questions about saying westerns
How do you pronounce westerns?
Say WES-ternz. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɛstɚnz/. In British English it is /ˈwɛstənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in westerns?
Westerns has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WES). Broken into parts: WES · ternz.
Is westerns 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 /ˈwɛstənz/ (WES-tunz).