How to pronounce Bangor
Say it like BANG-gher. Bangor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BANG).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce Bangor. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BANG
- gher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bangor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BANGSay 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 Bangor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BANG-guh.
What does Bangor mean?
- a town in east central Maine on the Penobscot River
- a university town in northwestern Wales on the Menai Strait
- a town in southeastern Northern Ireland
Words that rhyme with Bangor
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Bangor.
Questions about saying Bangor
How do you pronounce Bangor?
Say BANG-gher. The American pronunciation is /ˈbæŋɡɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbæŋɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Bangor?
Bangor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BANG). Broken into parts: BANG · gher.
Is Bangor 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 /ˈbæŋɡə/ (BANG-guh).