How to Pronounce Computers

To pronounce "computers", say COMP-ut-ers — 3 syllables, IPA /kəmˈpjuːtəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/kəmˈpjuːtəs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “computers”

"computers" has 3 syllables: comp-ut-ers. It rhymes with tutors and hooters, if that helps it stick.

What does computers mean?

noun

  1. A person employed to perform computations; one who computes.
  2. (by restriction) A male computer, where the female computer is called a computress.

Synonyms

'puterboxcalculatormachineprocessor

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Words that rhyme with computers

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tutorshootersshooterssuitorscommutersmicrocomputersneutersprosecutorsminicomputerspolluterspersecutorsrecruiters

Related words

calculatorfigurerreckonerestimatorappliancescalculatorscomputational

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "computers"?▾

"Computers" has 3 syllables: comp · ut · ers.

What is the IPA transcription of "computers"?▾

The IPA transcription of "computers" is /kəmˈpjuːtəs/.

What does "computers" mean?▾

Computers: A person employed to perform computations; one who computes.

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