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How to pronounce geyer

Say it like GAY-er. Geyer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAY).

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US American/ˈɡeɪɚ/GAY-er
UK British/ˈɡeɪə/GAY-uh
  • GAY
  • er
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Geyer pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. GAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
  2. erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.

American vs British pronunciation of geyer

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: GAY-uh.

What does geyer mean?

adjective
  1. comparative form of gey: more gey

Words that rhyme with geyer

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of geyer.

Questions about saying geyer

How do you pronounce geyer?

Say GAY-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡeɪɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɡeɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in geyer?

Geyer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAY). Broken into parts: GAY · er.

Is geyer 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 /ˈɡeɪə/ (GAY-uh).

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).