How to pronounce challengers
Say it like CHAL-un-jerz. Challengers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAL).
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- CHAL
- un
- jerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Challengers 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.
- jerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of challengers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHAL-un-juz.
What does challengers mean?
- plural of challenger How to pronounce challenger
Questions about saying challengers
How do you pronounce challengers?
Say CHAL-un-jerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃæləndʒɚz/. In British English it is /ˈtʃæləndʒəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in challengers?
Challengers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAL). Broken into parts: CHAL · un · jerz.
Is challengers 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 /ˈtʃæləndʒəz/ (CHAL-un-juz).