How to pronounce megamerger
Say it like MEG-uh-mur-jer. Megamerger has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEG).
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- MEG
- uh
- mur
- jer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Megamerger pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- murGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- jerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of megamerger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MEG-uh-mur-juh.
What does megamerger mean?
- A particularly large economic merger.
Where does megamerger come from?
From mega- + merger.
Questions about saying megamerger
How do you pronounce megamerger?
Say MEG-uh-mur-jer. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛɡəˌmɝdʒɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmɛɡəˌmɜːdʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in megamerger?
Megamerger has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEG). Broken into parts: MEG · uh · mur · jer.
Is megamerger 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 /ˈmɛɡəˌmɜːdʒə/ (MEG-uh-mur-juh).