How to pronounce ganister
Say it like GAN-ih-ster. Ganister has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAN).
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- GAN
- ih
- ster
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ganister 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sterKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ganister
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GAN-ih-stuh.
What does ganister mean?
- A hard, fine-grained sandstone, used in manufacturing silica bricks for lining furnaces.
Questions about saying ganister
How do you pronounce ganister?
Say GAN-ih-ster. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡænɪstər/. In British English it is /ˈɡænɪstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ganister?
Ganister has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAN). Broken into parts: GAN · ih · ster.
Is ganister 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 /ˈɡænɪstə/ (GAN-ih-stuh).