How to pronounce merganser
Say it like mer-GAN-ser. Merganser has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAN).
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- mer
- GAN
- ser
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Merganser pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- merKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- GANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of merganser
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: muh-GAN-suh.
What does merganser mean?
- Any of various diving ducks of the genera Mergus or Lophodytes, which feed on fish and have a sharply serrated bill.
Where does merganser come from?
From Late Latin merganser, from Latin mergus (“waterfowl, diver”), from mergō (“to dip, immerse”) + ānser (“goose”).
Words that rhyme with merganser
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Questions about saying merganser
How do you pronounce merganser?
Say mer-GAN-ser. The American pronunciation is /mɚˈɡænsɚ/. In British English it is /məˈɡænsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in merganser?
Merganser has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAN). Broken into parts: mer · GAN · ser.
Is merganser 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 /məˈɡænsə/ (muh-GAN-suh).