How to pronounce realgar
Say it like ree-AL-gar. Realgar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AL).
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US American/riˈælɡɑr/ree-AL-gar
UK British/riˈælɡɑː/ree-AL-gah
- ree
- AL
- gar
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Realgar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- garKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of realgar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: ree-AL-gah.
What does realgar mean?
noun
- A mineral, arsenic sulfide (AsS), often associated with orpiment and stibnite in lead, silver and gold ores.
Questions about saying realgar
How do you pronounce realgar?
Say ree-AL-gar. The American pronunciation is /riˈælɡɑr/. In British English it is /riˈælɡɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in realgar?
Realgar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AL). Broken into parts: ree · AL · gar.
Is realgar 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 /riˈælɡɑː/ (ree-AL-gah).