How to pronounce lammergeier
Say it like LAM-er-ghy-er. Lammergeier has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAM).
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- LAM
- er
- ghy
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lammergeier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- ghyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of lammergeier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LAM-uh-ghy-uh.
What does lammergeier mean?
- A long-winged vulture, Gypaetus barbatus, found in southern Europe, Africa and India.
Where does lammergeier come from?
Borrowed from German Lämmergeier.
Questions about saying lammergeier
How do you pronounce lammergeier?
Say LAM-er-ghy-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈlæmɚɡaɪɚ/. In British English it is /ˈlæməɡaɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lammergeier?
Lammergeier has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAM). Broken into parts: LAM · er · ghy · er.
Is lammergeier 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 /ˈlæməɡaɪə/ (LAM-uh-ghy-uh).