How to pronounce hanger
Say it like HANG-er. Hanger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HANG).
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- HANG
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hanger pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of hanger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HANG-uh.
What does hanger mean?
- One who hangs, or causes to be hanged; a hangman, paper hanger, etc.
- A person who attempts suicide by hanging.
- A strap hung to the girdle, by which a dagger or sword is suspended.
- Hunger and anger, especially when the anger is induced by the hunger.
Where does hanger come from?
Inherited from Middle English hanger, haunger, hangere, equivalent to hang + -er.
Words that rhyme with hanger
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Words that sound like hanger
Questions about saying hanger
How do you pronounce hanger?
Say HANG-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈhæŋɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhæŋə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hanger?
Hanger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HANG). Broken into parts: HANG · er.
Is hanger 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 /ˈhæŋə/ (HANG-uh).
What words sound the same as hanger?
Hanger sounds the same as hangar in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.