How to pronounce ger
Say it like GAIR. Ger is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/ɡɛr/GAIR
UK British/ɡɛə/GAIR
- GAIR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ger pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of ger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GAIR.
What does ger mean?
noun
- A yurt.
- A male convert to Judaism; a Jewish proselyte.
Words that rhyme with ger
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Questions about saying ger
How do you pronounce ger?
Say GAIR. The American pronunciation is /ɡɛr/. In British English it is /ɡɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ger?
Ger is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GAIR.
Is ger 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 /ɡɛə/ (GAIR).