How to pronounce organs
Say it like OR-gunz. Organs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR).
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US American/ˈɔrɡənz/OR-gunz
UK British/ˈɔːɡənz/AW-gunz
- OR
- gunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Organs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- gunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of organs
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AW-gunz.
What does organs mean?
noun
- edible viscera of a butchered animal
Questions about saying organs
How do you pronounce organs?
Say OR-gunz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔrɡənz/. In British English it is /ˈɔːɡənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in organs?
Organs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR). Broken into parts: OR · gunz.
Is organs 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 /ˈɔːɡənz/ (AW-gunz).