How to pronounce "hungers" in English
hun·gers
Hear native speakers say hungers in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “hungers”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
hun
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
gers
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
Keep the vowel length balanced, placing subtle emphasis on the root morpheme according to standard conversational rhythm.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "hungers" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "hungers is" sounds like "hungers-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "hungers" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“Really interesting level, evidence that the lateral hypothalamus has something to do with hungers in the broader sense.”— StanfordWatch clip
“a motivation the conscious mind hungers for success and Prestige the unconscious mind hungers for those moments of”— TED-EdWatch clip
“hungers person who are forced to live on the road end up here in every for life”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“which really strikes me and I pray about this every Sunday he not falling prid of your hungers along the way hungers of corruption self- grandis traps you can”— Harvard UniversityWatch clip
“hungers for news of it; within it is the lofty mind to which was given wisdom so deep that, if truth be true,”— YaleCoursesWatch clip
“What we think is good to eat reveals our modern hungers, our deepest desires and greatest needs for self-improvement,”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
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Really interesting level, evidence that the lateral hypothalamus has something to do with hungers in the broader sense.
Hear it in context: “hungers”
48 clipsThe English word “hungers”. Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (hun · gers). Grammatically, “hungers” functions as a noun, verb and acts as an English heteronym where syllable stress shifts between noun (initial-syllable stress) and verb (second-syllable stress) usage. SayItVid indexes 48 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “hungers” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from Stanford, TED-Ed, TEDx Talks.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USStanfordClip #1 · @72:30
“and your insulin levels-- all sorts of logical things. Really interesting level, evidence that the lateral hypothalamus has something to do with hungers in the broader sense. that the lateral hypothalamus has”
- 🇺🇸 USTED-EdClip #2 · @15:25
“something you might call limerance and this is not an ability it's a drive and a motivation the conscious mind hungers for success and Prestige the unconscious mind hungers for those moments of for success and Prestige the unconscious mind hungers for those moments of”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #3 · @9:03
“same time according to research done by Jessica journalist Jessica many world hungers person who are forced to live on the road end up here in every for life uh because they finally find freedom of happiness.”
- 🇺🇸 USWIREDClip #4 · @7:03
“And I don't believe heads fly like that. Decorated swords, "For Honor." - It hungers for blood. - It hungers for blood.”
- 🇺🇸 USHarvard UniversityClip #5 · @56:19
“the things I've learned in a few from a few different courses and professors which really strikes me and I pray about this every Sunday he not falling prid of your hungers along the way hungers of corruption self- grandis traps you can your hungers along the way hungers of corruption self- grandis traps you can”
Definition & Meaning: “hungers”
- A need or compelling desire for food.
- Any strong desire or need.
- To be in need of food.
- To have a desire (for); to long; to yearn.
Example Sentences (3)
- “I have a hunger to win.”
- “Therefore if thine enemie hunger, feed him: if he thirst, giue him drink. For in so doing thou shalt heape coales of fire on his head.”
- “Really interesting level, evidence that the lateral hypothalamus has something to do with hungers in the broader sense.”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “hungers”
- Syllables:
- hun · gers
- Hear it in context
- hungers
Words that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"hungers" has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "hungers" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about hungers
How many syllables are in “hungers”?
“hungers” has 2 syllables: hun · gers.
What does “hungers” mean?
A need or compelling desire for food.
How can I hear “hungers” used in real sentences?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “hungers”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).