How to pronounce hangovers
Say it like HANG-oh-verz. Hangovers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HANG).
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- HANG
- oh
- verz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hangovers 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.
- verzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of hangovers
- 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-vuz.
What does hangovers mean?
- plural of hangover How to pronounce hangover
Questions about saying hangovers
How do you pronounce hangovers?
Say HANG-oh-verz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhæŋˌoʊvɚz/. In British English it is /ˈhæŋˌəʊvəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hangovers?
Hangovers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HANG). Broken into parts: HANG · oh · verz.
Is hangovers 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 /ˈhæŋˌəʊvəz/ (HANG-oh-vuz).