How to pronounce hamburgers
Say it like HAM-ber-gherz. Hamburgers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAM).
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- HAM
- ber
- gherz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hamburgers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- berKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- gherzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of hamburgers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAM-buh-guz.
What does hamburgers mean?
- plural of hamburger How to pronounce hamburger
- third-person singular simple present indicative of hamburger How to pronounce hamburger
Questions about saying hamburgers
How do you pronounce hamburgers?
Say HAM-ber-gherz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhæmbɚɡɚz/. In British English it is /ˈhæmbəɡəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hamburgers?
Hamburgers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAM). Broken into parts: HAM · ber · gherz.
Is hamburgers 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 /ˈhæmbəɡəz/ (HAM-buh-guz).