To pronounce "readers", say READ-ers — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɹiːdəz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈɹiːdəz/
IPA
"readers" has 2 syllables: read-ers. It rhymes with leaders and bleeders, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: reeders, reiders, rieders — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
“an early reader, a talented reader”
“10,000 weekly readers”
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"Readers" has 2 syllables: read · ers.
The IPA transcription of "readers" is /ˈɹiːdəz/.
Readers: A person who reads
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