How to pronounce gangrenous
Say it like GANG-grih-nus. Gangrenous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GANG).
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- GANG
- grih
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gangrenous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- grihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gangrenous
American and British speakers say gangrenous in essentially the same way: /ˈɡæŋɡrɪnəs/ in the US and /ˈɡæŋɡrɪnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: GANG-grih-nus.
What does gangrenous mean?
- Indicative of or afflicted with gangrene.“The medic worried that Private Johnson's wounded leg was looking more gangrenous.”
Where does gangrenous come from?
From gangrene + -ous.
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Questions about saying gangrenous
How do you pronounce gangrenous?
Say GANG-grih-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡæŋɡrɪnəs/. In British English it is /ˈɡæŋɡrɪnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gangrenous?
Gangrenous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GANG). Broken into parts: GANG · grih · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say gangrenous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡæŋɡrɪnəs/ and the British form is /ˈɡæŋɡrɪnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.