How to pronounce curmudgeons
Say it like ker-MUHJ-inz. Curmudgeons has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MUHJ).
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- ker
- MUHJ
- inz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Curmudgeons pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- MUHJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- inzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of curmudgeons
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kuh-MUHJ-inz.
What does curmudgeons mean?
- plural of curmudgeon How to pronounce curmudgeon
Questions about saying curmudgeons
How do you pronounce curmudgeons?
Say ker-MUHJ-inz. The American pronunciation is /kɚˈmʌdʒɪnz/. In British English it is /kəˈmʌdʒɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in curmudgeons?
Curmudgeons has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MUHJ). Broken into parts: ker · MUHJ · inz.
Is curmudgeons 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 /kəˈmʌdʒɪnz/ (kuh-MUHJ-inz).