How to pronounce wildcatters
Say it like WYLD-kat-erz. Wildcatters has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WYLD).
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- WYLD
- kat
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wildcatters pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WYLDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- katGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of wildcatters
- 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: WYLD-kat-uz.
What does wildcatters mean?
- plural of wildcatter How to pronounce wildcatter
Questions about saying wildcatters
How do you pronounce wildcatters?
Say WYLD-kat-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈwaɪldˌkætɚz/. In British English it is /ˈwaɪldˌkætəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wildcatters?
Wildcatters has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WYLD). Broken into parts: WYLD · kat · erz.
Is wildcatters 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 /ˈwaɪldˌkætəz/ (WYLD-kat-uz).