How to pronounce astrologer
Say it like uh-STROL-uh-jer. Astrologer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STROL).
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- uh
- STROL
- uh
- jer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Astrologer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- STROLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of astrologer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uh-STROL-uh-juh.
What does astrologer mean?
- One who studies or practices astrology.“Nicolaus Copernicus and Johannes Kepler both made a living as astrologers.”
Where does astrologer come from?
From Middle English astrologer, astrologier, astrologere, formed from Middle English astrologie or Latin astrologus + Middle English -ere, equivalent to astrology + -er.
Questions about saying astrologer
How do you pronounce astrologer?
Say uh-STROL-uh-jer. The American pronunciation is /əˈstrɑlədʒɚ/. In British English it is /əˈstrɒlədʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in astrologer?
Astrologer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STROL). Broken into parts: uh · STROL · uh · jer.
Is astrologer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈstrɒlədʒə/ (uh-STROL-uh-juh).