How to pronounce granger
Say it like GRAYN-jer. Granger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAYN).
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- GRAYN
- jer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Granger pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- jerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of granger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GRAYN-juh.
What does granger mean?
- A member of the Grange, National Grange of the Patrons of Husbandry, an association representing farmers.
Where does granger come from?
From Middle English graunger, from Anglo-Norman granger, variant of Old French grangier, from grange, perhaps corresponding to Medieval Latin granicārium, from Vulgar Latin *granica, from Latin granum.
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Words that rhyme with granger
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Questions about saying granger
How do you pronounce granger?
Say GRAYN-jer. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡreɪndʒɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɡreɪndʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in granger?
Granger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAYN). Broken into parts: GRAYN · jer.
Is granger 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 /ˈɡreɪndʒə/ (GRAYN-juh).