How to pronounce shulgoer
Say it like SHOOL-goh-er. Shulgoer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOOL).
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- SHOOL
- goh
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shulgoer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHOOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- gohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of shulgoer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SHOOL-goh-uh.
What does shulgoer mean?
- One who attends shul (“a synagogue”); a practising Jew.
Where does shulgoer come from?
From shul (“Ashkenazi synagogue”) + goer.
Questions about saying shulgoer
How do you pronounce shulgoer?
Say SHOOL-goh-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃulˌɡoʊər/. In British English it is /ˈʃuːlˌɡəʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shulgoer?
Shulgoer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOOL). Broken into parts: SHOOL · goh · er.
Is shulgoer 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 /ˈʃuːlˌɡəʊə/ (SHOOL-goh-uh).