How to pronounce challenger
Say it like CHAL-un-jer. Challenger has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAL).
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- CHAL
- un
- jer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Challenger pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- unKeep 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 challenger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHAL-in-juh.
What does challenger mean?
- the contestant you hope to defeat“he had respect for his rivals”“he wanted to know what the competition was doing”
Where does challenger come from?
By surface analysis, challenge (verb) + -er (suffix forming agent nouns).
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Questions about saying challenger
How do you pronounce challenger?
Say CHAL-un-jer. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃæləndʒɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtʃælɪndʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in challenger?
Challenger has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAL). Broken into parts: CHAL · un · jer.
Is challenger 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 /ˈtʃælɪndʒə/ (CHAL-in-juh).