How to pronounce begrudger
Say it like bih-GRUHJ-er. Begrudger has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRUHJ).
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- bih
- GRUHJ
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Begrudger pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- GRUHJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of begrudger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: bih-GRUHJ-uh.
What does begrudger mean?
- One who begrudges.
Where does begrudger come from?
From begrudge + -er. Popularized in the second half of the 20th century.
Questions about saying begrudger
How do you pronounce begrudger?
Say bih-GRUHJ-er. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈɡrʌdʒər/. In British English it is /bɪˈɡrʌdʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in begrudger?
Begrudger has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRUHJ). Broken into parts: bih · GRUHJ · er.
Is begrudger 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 /bɪˈɡrʌdʒə/ (bih-GRUHJ-uh).