How to pronounce larger
Say it like LAR-jer. Larger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAR).
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- LAR
- jer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Larger pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- jerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of larger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LAH-juh.
What does larger mean?
- large or big relative to something else
Where does larger come from?
From Middle English largere, equivalent to large + -er.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- bigger
Words that rhyme with larger
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of larger.
Questions about saying larger
How do you pronounce larger?
Say LAR-jer. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɑrdʒɚ/. In British English it is /ˈlɑːdʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in larger?
Larger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAR). Broken into parts: LAR · jer.
Is larger 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 /ˈlɑːdʒə/ (LAH-juh).