How to pronounce sturgeons
Say it like STUR-junz. Sturgeons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STUR).
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- STUR
- junz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sturgeons pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- junzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sturgeons
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STUR-junz.
What does sturgeons mean?
- plural of sturgeon How to pronounce sturgeon
Questions about saying sturgeons
How do you pronounce sturgeons?
Say STUR-junz. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɝdʒənz/. In British English it is /ˈstɜːdʒənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sturgeons?
Sturgeons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STUR). Broken into parts: STUR · junz.
Is sturgeons 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 /ˈstɜːdʒənz/ (STUR-junz).