How do you pronounce "germane"?

In American English: /dʒɝˈmeɪn/ (jur-MAYN). In British English: /dʒˈɜːmeɪn/ (J-ɜm). In Canadian English: /dʒɝˈmeɪn/ (jur-MAYN). In Australian English: /dʒˈɜːmeɪn/ (J-ɜm).

Is "germane" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /dʒɝˈmeɪn/ (jur-MAYN), while in British English it's /dʒˈɜːmeɪn/ (J-ɜm).

How to Pronounce "germane"

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germane

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/dʒɝˈmeɪn/

jur-MAYN

Syllable Breakdown

dʒɝger·meɪnmane

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