How to pronounce gerunds
Say it like JER-undz. Gerunds has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JER).
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US American/ˈdʒɛrəndz/JER-undz
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- JER
- undz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gerunds pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- undzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does gerunds mean?
noun
- plural of gerund How to pronounce gerund
Questions about saying gerunds
How do you pronounce gerunds?
Say JER-undz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛrəndz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gerunds?
Gerunds has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JER). Broken into parts: JER · undz.