How to pronounce gersh
Say it like GURSH. Gersh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/ɡɝʃ/GURSH
UK British/ɡɜːʃ/GURSH
- GURSH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gersh pronunciation, sound by sound
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- GURSHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of gersh
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GURSH.
What does gersh mean?
noun
- Alternative form of ghersh (“old silver coin of Ethiopia”).
Words that rhyme with gersh
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Questions about saying gersh
How do you pronounce gersh?
Say GURSH. The American pronunciation is /ɡɝʃ/. In British English it is /ɡɜːʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gersh?
Gersh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GURSH.
Is gersh 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 /ɡɜːʃ/ (GURSH).