How to pronounce hungrier
Say it like HUHNG-gree-er. Hungrier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHNG).
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- HUHNG
- gree
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hungrier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HUHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- greeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of hungrier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HUHNG-gree-uh.
What does hungrier mean?
- comparative form of hungry: more hungry How to pronounce hungry
Questions about saying hungrier
How do you pronounce hungrier?
Say HUHNG-gree-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈhʌŋɡriɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhʌŋɡriə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hungrier?
Hungrier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHNG). Broken into parts: HUHNG · gree · er.
Is hungrier 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 /ˈhʌŋɡriə/ (HUHNG-gree-uh).