How to pronounce enlarger
Say it like in-LAR-gher. Enlarger has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAR).
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- in
- LAR
- gher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enlarger pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LARSay 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 enlarger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-LAH-guh.
What does enlarger mean?
- Any device that makes something bigger, or makes it appear bigger.“a penis enlarger”
- An optical device used to make enlarged prints from a photographic negative
- One who enlarges.
Where does enlarger come from?
From enlarge + -er.
Questions about saying enlarger
How do you pronounce enlarger?
Say in-LAR-gher. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈlɑrɡɚ/. In British English it is /ɪnˈlɑːɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enlarger?
Enlarger has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAR). Broken into parts: in · LAR · gher.
Is enlarger 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 /ɪnˈlɑːɡə/ (in-LAH-guh).