How to pronounce nargery
Say it like NAR-guh-ree. Nargery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAR).
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- NAR
- guh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nargery pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of nargery
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NAH-guh-ree.
What does nargery mean?
- Technical discussion, shop talk.
Where does nargery come from?
From the uncommon slang word narg (“nerd”), from NARG (“not a real gentleman”), said to have originated at Cambridge.
Questions about saying nargery
How do you pronounce nargery?
Say NAR-guh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɑrɡəri/. In British English it is /ˈnɑːɡəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nargery?
Nargery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAR). Broken into parts: NAR · guh · ree.
Is nargery 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 /ˈnɑːɡəri/ (NAH-guh-ree).