How to pronounce hangers
Say it like HANG-erz. Hangers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HANG).
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US American/ˈhæŋɚz/HANG-erz
UK British/ˈhæŋəz/HANG-uz
- HANG
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hangers 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of hangers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HANG-uz.
What does hangers mean?
noun
- plural of hanger How to pronounce hanger
Questions about saying hangers
How do you pronounce hangers?
Say HANG-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhæŋɚz/. In British English it is /ˈhæŋəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hangers?
Hangers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HANG). Broken into parts: HANG · erz.
Is hangers 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 /ˈhæŋəz/ (HANG-uz).