How to pronounce gangrene
Say it like GAYNGG-reen. Gangrene has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAYNGG).
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- GAYNGG
- reen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gangrene pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GAYNGGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- reenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of gangrene
American and British speakers say gangrene in essentially the same way: /ˈɡeɪŋɡˌrin/ in the US and /ˈɡeɪŋɡˌriːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAYNGG-reen.
What does gangrene mean?
- The necrosis and rotting of flesh, usually caused by lack of blood supply.“If gangrene sets in, we may have to amputate the foot.”
- A damaging or corrupting influence.
- To produce gangrene in.
- To be affected with gangrene.
- To corrupt; To cause to become degenerate.
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Questions about saying gangrene
How do you pronounce gangrene?
Say GAYNGG-reen. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡeɪŋɡˌrin/. In British English it is /ˈɡeɪŋɡˌriːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gangrene?
Gangrene has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAYNGG). Broken into parts: GAYNGG · reen.
Do Americans and Brits say gangrene the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡeɪŋɡˌrin/ and the British form is /ˈɡeɪŋɡˌriːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.