How to pronounce maigre
Say it like MAY-gher. Maigre has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY).
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- MAY
- gher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maigre pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- gherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of maigre
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAY-guh.
What does maigre mean?
- Made without meat (and thus permitted to be eaten on a fast day).
- Belonging to a fast day or fast.
- A kind of fish; the meager.
Where does maigre come from?
Borrowed from French maigre.
Words that rhyme with maigre
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of maigre.
Questions about saying maigre
How do you pronounce maigre?
Say MAY-gher. The American pronunciation is /ˈmeɪɡɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmeɪɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maigre?
Maigre has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY). Broken into parts: MAY · gher.
Is maigre 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 /ˈmeɪɡə/ (MAY-guh).