How to pronounce Niger
Say it like NY-jer. Niger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NY).
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- NY
- jer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Niger pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- jerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of Niger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NY-juh.
What does Niger mean?
- an African river; flows into the South Atlantic
- a landlocked republic in West Africa; gained independence from France in 1960; most of the country is dominated by the Sahara Desert
Where does Niger come from?
From the name of the Niger River, from Latin Nigris.
Questions about saying Niger
How do you pronounce Niger?
Say NY-jer. The American pronunciation is /ˈnaɪdʒɚ/. In British English it is /ˈnaɪdʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Niger?
Niger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NY). Broken into parts: NY · jer.
Is Niger 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 /ˈnaɪdʒə/ (NY-juh).