How to pronounce gauger
Say it like GAY-jer. Gauger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAY).
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- GAY
- jer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gauger pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- jerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of gauger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GAY-juh.
What does gauger mean?
- One who gauges.
- An officer whose business it is to ascertain the contents of casks.
Where does gauger come from?
From Middle English gauger, gager, equivalent to gauge + -er.
Words that rhyme with gauger
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gauger.
Questions about saying gauger
How do you pronounce gauger?
Say GAY-jer. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡeɪdʒɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɡeɪdʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gauger?
Gauger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAY). Broken into parts: GAY · jer.
Is gauger 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 /ˈɡeɪdʒə/ (GAY-juh).