How to Pronounce Merganser

To pronounce "merganser", say MERG-ans-er — 3 syllables, IPA /məːˈɡansə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/məːˈɡansə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “merganser”

"merganser" has 3 syllables: merg-ans-er.

What does merganser mean?

noun

  1. Any of various diving ducks of the genera Mergus or Lophodytes, which feed on fish and have a sharply serrated bill.

Synonyms

Mergus mergansergoosander

Related words

sheldrakesawbillsmewbreastedmergusserratorgoosanderseaduck

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "merganser"?▾

"Merganser" has 3 syllables: merg · ans · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "merganser"?▾

The IPA transcription of "merganser" is /məːˈɡansə/.

What does "merganser" mean?▾

Merganser: Any of various diving ducks of the genera Mergus or Lophodytes, which feed on fish and have a sharply serrated bill.

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