How to Pronounce Oysters

To pronounce "oysters", say OYST-ers — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

OYST-ers

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💡 Tip for remembering “oysters”

"oysters" has 2 syllables: oyst-ers. It rhymes with cloisters, if that helps it stick.

What does oysters mean?

noun

  1. Any of certain marine bivalve mollusks, especially those of the family Ostreidae (the true oysters), usually found adhering to rocks or other fixed objects in shallow water along the seacoasts, or in brackish water in the mouth of rivers.
  2. The delicate morsel of dark meat contained in a small cavity of the bone on each side of the lower part of the back of a fowl.

Words that rhyme with oysters

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cloisters

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "oysters"?▾

"Oysters" has 2 syllables: oyst · ers.

What does "oysters" mean?▾

Oysters: Any of certain marine bivalve mollusks, especially those of the family Ostreidae (the true oysters), usually found adhering to rocks or other fixed objects in shallow water along the seacoasts, or in brackish water in the mouth of rivers.

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