How to pronounce angor
Say it like ANG-gher. Angor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ANG).
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- ANG
- gher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Angor 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of angor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ANG-guh.
What does angor mean?
- Great anxiety accompanied by painful constriction at the upper part of the belly, often with palpitation and oppression.
Where does angor come from?
From Latin angor. Doublet of anger via Proto-Indo-European *h₂énǵʰos.
Questions about saying angor
How do you pronounce angor?
Say ANG-gher. The American pronunciation is /ˈæŋɡər/. In British English it is /ˈæŋɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in angor?
Angor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ANG). Broken into parts: ANG · gher.
Is angor 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).