How to pronounce cottager
Say it like KOT-ih-jer. Cottager has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOT).
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- KOT
- ih
- jer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cottager pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- jerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of cottager
- 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.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KOT-ih-juh.
What does cottager mean?
- A person who has the tenure of a cottage, usually also the occupant.
- One who engages in sex in public lavatories; a practitioner of cottaging.
Where does cottager come from?
From cottage (“small hut”) + -er (demonym suffix); compare cotter.
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Questions about saying cottager
How do you pronounce cottager?
Say KOT-ih-jer. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑtɪdʒɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkɒtɪdʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cottager?
Cottager has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOT). Broken into parts: KOT · ih · jer.
Is cottager 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 /ˈkɒtɪdʒə/ (KOT-ih-juh).