How to pronounce hangover
Say it like HANG-oh-ver. Hangover has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HANG).
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- HANG
- oh
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hangover 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.
- ohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of hangover
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HANG-oh-vuh.
What does hangover mean?
- disagreeable aftereffects from the use of drugs (especially alcohol)
- an official who remains in office after his term
- something that has survived from the past“a holdover from the sixties”“hangovers from the 19th century”
Where does hangover come from?
American English; hang + over.
Questions about saying hangover
How do you pronounce hangover?
Say HANG-oh-ver. The American pronunciation is /ˈhæŋˌoʊvɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhæŋˌəʊvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hangover?
Hangover has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HANG). Broken into parts: HANG · oh · ver.
Is hangover 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 /ˈhæŋˌəʊvə/ (HANG-oh-vuh).