How to pronounce younger
Say it like YUHNG-gher. Younger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YUHNG).
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- YUHNG
- gher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Younger pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YUHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- gherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of younger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: YUHNG-guh.
What does younger mean?
- used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father“John Junior”“John Smith, Jr.”
Words that rhyme with younger
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of younger.
Questions about saying younger
How do you pronounce younger?
Say YUHNG-gher. The American pronunciation is /ˈjʌŋɡɚ/. In British English it is /ˈjʌŋɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in younger?
Younger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YUHNG). Broken into parts: YUHNG · gher.
Is younger 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 /ˈjʌŋɡə/ (YUHNG-guh).