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