How to pronounce derringer
Say it like DER-un-jer. Derringer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DER).
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- DER
- un
- jer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Derringer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of derringer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DER-in-juh.
What does derringer mean?
- A type of very small, concealable pistol with one or two barrels but without any loading system or magazine.
Where does derringer come from?
Named after American gunsmith Henry Deringer (1786–1868).
Questions about saying derringer
How do you pronounce derringer?
Say DER-un-jer. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛrəndʒɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdɛrɪndʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in derringer?
Derringer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DER). Broken into parts: DER · un · jer.
Is derringer 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 /ˈdɛrɪndʒə/ (DER-in-juh).