How to pronounce merguez
Say it like mair-GHEZ. Merguez has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GHEZ).
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- mair
- GHEZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Merguez pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mairKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- GHEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of merguez
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: mair-GHEZ.
What does merguez mean?
- A red, spicy sausage from North Africa, made with lamb or beef.
Words that rhyme with merguez
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of merguez.
Questions about saying merguez
How do you pronounce merguez?
Say mair-GHEZ. The American pronunciation is /mɛrˈɡɛz/. In British English it is /mɛəˈɡɛz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in merguez?
Merguez has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GHEZ). Broken into parts: mair · GHEZ.
Is merguez 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 /mɛəˈɡɛz/ (mair-GHEZ).