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How to pronounce Igel?

Pronunciation of Igel in the US

In the US, Igel is primarily classified as a surname (last name). The American pronunciation, specifically in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, is

AY g oo l
  • ay sounds like the 'ie' in tie
  • g sounds like the 'g' in go
  • oo sounds like the 'oo' in food
  • l sounds like the 'l' in let

Type of Name: Last Name
Origin: Irish And German
Meaning: Hedgehog (in German)


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Pronunciation of Igel in United Kingdom

The pronunciation of Igel is

EE gerl
  • ee sounds like the 'ee' in see

Type of Name: Common Noun
Origin: German
Meaning: Hedgehog


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Pronunciation of Igel in the US

In the US, Igel is primarily classified as a surname (last name). The American pronunciation, specifically in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, is

Long i (like "eye") - then hard "g" (as in go), gool (rhymes with cool). The emphasis is on the first syllable.

Type of Name: Last Name
Origin: Irish And German
Meaning: Hedgehog (in German)


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Pronunciation of Igel in United Kingdom

The pronunciation of Igel is

The i is pronounced 'ee' not 'eye'. The second syllable is not pronounced 'gool' but more like 'gerl', only shorter than the 'er' sound is usually spoken in English. The whole word sounds similar to 'eagle' but with the tongue pushed further forward on the 'l'.

Type of Name: Common Noun
Origin: German
Meaning: Hedgehog


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The correct answer is "gren-itch."

In the southeastern corner of London lies Greenwich, a borough famous for marking the Prime Meridian (0° longitude), the imaginary line that separates the eastern and western halves of the world.

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