How to pronounce anger
Say it like ANG-gher. Anger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ANG).
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- ANG
- gher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anger pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- gherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of anger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ANG-guh.
What does anger mean?
- a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
- the state of being angry
- belligerence aroused by a real or supposed wrong (personified as one of the deadly sins)
- make angry“The news angered him”
- become angry“He angers easily”
Where does anger come from?
The verb is from Middle English angren, angeren, from Old Norse angra.
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Questions about saying anger
How do you pronounce anger?
Say ANG-gher. The American pronunciation is /ˈæŋɡɚ/. In British English it is /ˈæŋɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anger?
Anger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ANG). Broken into parts: ANG · gher.
Is anger 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 /ˈæŋɡə/ (ANG-guh).