How to pronounce germs
Say it like JURMZ. Germs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/dʒɝmz/JURMZ
UK British/dʒɜːmz/JURMZ
- JURMZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Germs pronunciation, sound by sound
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- JURMZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of germs
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: JURMZ.
What does germs mean?
noun
- plural of germ How to pronounce germ
Questions about saying germs
How do you pronounce germs?
Say JURMZ. The American pronunciation is /dʒɝmz/. In British English it is /dʒɜːmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in germs?
Germs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: JURMZ.
Is germs 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 /dʒɜːmz/ (JURMZ).