How to pronounce morgen
Say it like MOR-gun. Morgen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOR).
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- MOR
- gun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Morgen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- gunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of morgen
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAW-gun.
What does morgen mean?
- a South African unit of measure equal to about 2 acres
Words that rhyme with morgen
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of morgen.
Questions about saying morgen
How do you pronounce morgen?
Say MOR-gun. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɔrɡən/. In British English it is /ˈmɔːɡən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in morgen?
Morgen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOR). Broken into parts: MOR · gun.
Is morgen 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 /ˈmɔːɡən/ (MAW-gun).