English pronunciation · Words Starting with G
Gerund Pronunciation
Gerund is pronounced JE-ruhnd, IPA /ˈdʒɛrənd/.
JE-ruhnd
US /ˈdʒɛrənd/ · UK /ˈdʒɛrʌnd/
Syllables: JE · ruhnd (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: The -ing form of a verb when it is used as a noun.
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Gerund in a Sentence
- In swimming is good for you, swimming is a gerund.
- The exercise asks you to underline each gerund.
- A gerund can take an object of its own.
Common Mispronunciations of Gerund
Not GE-ruhnd with a hard g
A g in front of an e is usually soft, so this one is a j: JE-ruhnd.
Not juh-ROOND
The volume stays at the front and the ending is a quiet ruhnd.
Tip: Gerund, German and gentleman all open on that j sound.
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