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How to pronounce mauger

Say it like MAW-gher. Mauger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAW).

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US American/ˈmɔɡɚ/MAW-gher
UK British/ˈmɔːɡə/MAW-guh
  • MAW
  • gher
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Mauger pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. MAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
  2. gherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.

American vs British pronunciation of mauger

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: MAW-guh.

What does mauger mean?

preposition
  1. Alternative spelling of maugre.

Words that rhyme with mauger

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Questions about saying mauger

How do you pronounce mauger?

Say MAW-gher. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɔɡɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmɔːɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in mauger?

Mauger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAW). Broken into parts: MAW · gher.

Is mauger 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 /ˈmɔːɡə/ (MAW-guh).

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).