How to pronounce estranged
Say it like eh-STRAYNJD. Estranged has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRAYNJD).
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- eh
- STRAYNJD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Estranged pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- STRAYNJDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of estranged
American and British speakers say estranged in essentially the same way: /ɛˈstreɪndʒd/ in the US and /ɛˈstreɪndʒd/ in the UK.
British respelling: eh-STRAYNJD.
What does estranged mean?
- Having become a stranger, of one who formerly was close, as a relative, friend, lover, or spouse.“He managed to become estranged from all of his friends.”
- simple past and past participle of estrange How to pronounce estrange“She estranged her husband by not talking to him for over a year.”
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Words that rhyme with estranged
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Questions about saying estranged
How do you pronounce estranged?
Say eh-STRAYNJD. The American pronunciation is /ɛˈstreɪndʒd/. In British English it is /ɛˈstreɪndʒd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in estranged?
Estranged has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRAYNJD). Broken into parts: eh · STRAYNJD.
Do Americans and Brits say estranged the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛˈstreɪndʒd/ and the British form is /ɛˈstreɪndʒd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.