How to pronounce conger
Say it like KONG-gher. Conger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KONG).
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US American/ˈkɑŋɡɚ/KONG-gher
UK British/ˈkɒŋɡə/KONG-guh
- KONG
- gher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conger pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KONGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- gherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of conger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KONG-guh.
What does conger mean?
noun
- Any of several scaleless marine eels, of the genus Conger, found in coastal waters
Questions about saying conger
How do you pronounce conger?
Say KONG-gher. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑŋɡɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkɒŋɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conger?
Conger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KONG). Broken into parts: KONG · gher.
Is conger 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 /ˈkɒŋɡə/ (KONG-guh).