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How to pronounce gardener

gardener
/ˈgɑːrdənər/
3 syllables, stress on the first

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Gardener, sound by sound

/g/as in goA voiced “g”. Do not turn it into “k” at the end of a word.
/ɑː/as in fatherA deep, long “ah”; the tongue lies low and back.
/r/as in redThe tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/d/as in dayTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/ər/as in birdLips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound.

In a sentence

The gardener turned out to be a murderer.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce gardener?

Gardener is pronounced /ˈgɑːrdənər/ in American English.

How many syllables are in gardener?

Gardener has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in gardener?

The first syllable: /ˈgɑːrdənər/.

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