How to pronounce youngsters
Say it like YUHNG-sterz. Youngsters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YUHNG).
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- YUHNG
- sterz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Youngsters pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YUHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- sterzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of youngsters
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: YUHNG-stuz.
What does youngsters mean?
- plural of youngster How to pronounce youngster
Questions about saying youngsters
How do you pronounce youngsters?
Say YUHNG-sterz. The American pronunciation is /ˈjʌŋstɚz/. In British English it is /ˈjʌŋstəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in youngsters?
Youngsters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YUHNG). Broken into parts: YUHNG · sterz.
Is youngsters 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 /ˈjʌŋstəz/ (YUHNG-stuz).