How to pronounce gerygone
Say it like juh-RIG-uh-nih. Gerygone has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIG).
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- juh
- RIG
- uh
- nih
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gerygone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of gerygone
American and British speakers say gerygone in essentially the same way: /dʒəˈrɪɡənɪ/ in the US and /dʒəˈrɪɡənɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: juh-RIG-uh-nih.
What does gerygone mean?
- Any of several species of Australasian warblers in the genus Gerygone.
Where does gerygone come from?
From the genus name.
Questions about saying gerygone
How do you pronounce gerygone?
Say juh-RIG-uh-nih. The American pronunciation is /dʒəˈrɪɡənɪ/. In British English it is /dʒəˈrɪɡənɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gerygone?
Gerygone has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIG). Broken into parts: juh · RIG · uh · nih.
Do Americans and Brits say gerygone the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒəˈrɪɡənɪ/ and the British form is /dʒəˈrɪɡənɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.