How to pronounce pilger
Say it like PIL-gher. Pilger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIL).
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US American/ˈpɪlɡɚ/PIL-gher
UK British/ˈpɪlɡə/PIL-guh
- PIL
- gher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pilger pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- gherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of pilger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PIL-guh.
What does pilger mean?
verb
- To reduce the diameter of a metal tube in a pilger mill
Questions about saying pilger
How do you pronounce pilger?
Say PIL-gher. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪlɡɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpɪlɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pilger?
Pilger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIL). Broken into parts: PIL · gher.
Is pilger 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 /ˈpɪlɡə/ (PIL-guh).