How to pronounce ergots
Say it like UR-guts. Ergots has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UR).
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US American/ˈɝɡəts/UR-guts
UK British/ˈɜːɡəts/UR-guts
- UR
- guts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ergots pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- URSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- gutsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ergots
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UR-guts.
What does ergots mean?
noun
- plural of ergot How to pronounce ergot
Questions about saying ergots
How do you pronounce ergots?
Say UR-guts. The American pronunciation is /ˈɝɡəts/. In British English it is /ˈɜːɡəts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ergots?
Ergots has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UR). Broken into parts: UR · guts.
Is ergots 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 /ˈɜːɡəts/ (UR-guts).