How to pronounce gentler
Say it like JENT-ler. Gentler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JENT).
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US American/ˈdʒɛntlɚ/JENT-ler
UK British/ˈdʒɛntlə/JENT-luh
- JENT
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gentler pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JENTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of gentler
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: JENT-luh.
What does gentler mean?
adjective
- comparative form of gentle: more gentle How to pronounce gentle
Questions about saying gentler
How do you pronounce gentler?
Say JENT-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛntlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛntlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gentler?
Gentler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JENT). Broken into parts: JENT · ler.
Is gentler 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 /ˈdʒɛntlə/ (JENT-luh).