How to pronounce germander
Say it like jer-MAN-der. Germander has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAN).
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- jer
- MAN
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Germander pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- MANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of germander
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: juh-MAN-duh.
What does germander mean?
- A Mediterranean herb, of species Teucrium chamaedrys, historically grown for medicinal use but now mostly as an ornamental miniature hedge in herb gardens.
- Any plant of the genus Teucrium, some with small, pink, white, or pale purple flowers and a small upper lip.
Words that rhyme with germander
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of germander.
Questions about saying germander
How do you pronounce germander?
Say jer-MAN-der. The American pronunciation is /dʒɚˈmændɚ/. In British English it is /dʒəˈmændə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in germander?
Germander has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAN). Broken into parts: jer · MAN · der.
Is germander 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 /dʒəˈmændə/ (juh-MAN-duh).