How to pronounce hangry
Say it like HAYNG-gree. Hangry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAYNG).
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- HAYNG
- gree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hangry pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAYNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- greeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of hangry
American and British speakers say hangry in essentially the same way: /ˈheɪŋɡri/ in the US and /ˈheɪŋɡri/ in the UK.
British respelling: HAYNG-gree.
What does hangry mean?
- Hungry and angry, especially when the anger is induced by the hunger.
Where does hangry come from?
Blend of hungry + angry.
Questions about saying hangry
How do you pronounce hangry?
Say HAYNG-gree. The American pronunciation is /ˈheɪŋɡri/. In British English it is /ˈheɪŋɡri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hangry?
Hangry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAYNG). Broken into parts: HAYNG · gree.
Do Americans and Brits say hangry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈheɪŋɡri/ and the British form is /ˈheɪŋɡri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.