How to pronounce gander
Say it like GAN-der. Gander has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAN).
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- GAN
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gander pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of gander
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GAN-duh.
What does gander mean?
- A male goose.
- A fool, simpleton.
- A glance, look.“Have a gander at what he’s written.”
Where does gander come from?
Cognate with Dutch gander (“gander”), Low German Gander, Ganner (“gander”), dialectal German Gandert (“gander”), German Ganter (“gander”), Norwegian gasse (“gander”), Icelandic gassi (“gander”).
Words that rhyme with gander
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gander.
Questions about saying gander
How do you pronounce gander?
Say GAN-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡændɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɡændə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gander?
Gander has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAN). Broken into parts: GAN · der.
Is gander 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 /ˈɡændə/ (GAN-duh).