How to pronounce George
Say it like JORJ. George is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- JORJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
George pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JORJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of George
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: JAWJ.
What does George mean?
- A city in the Western Cape province, South Africa; named for George III of the United Kingdom.
Where does George come from?
The aircraft autopilot sense is probably from George DeBeeson, who patented an early (1931) autopilot system, and/or a reference to the expression let George do it.
Words that rhyme with George
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of George.
Questions about saying George
How do you pronounce George?
Say JORJ. The American pronunciation is /dʒɔrdʒ/. In British English it is /dʒɔːdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in George?
George is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: JORJ.
Is George 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 /dʒɔːdʒ/ (JAWJ).