How to pronounce forager
Say it like FOH-rih-jer. Forager has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH).
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- FOH
- rih
- jer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forager pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- rihKeep 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 forager
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FOR-ih-juh.
What does forager mean?
- An animal or person who forages.
Where does forager come from?
From forage + -er.
Questions about saying forager
How do you pronounce forager?
Say FOH-rih-jer. The American pronunciation is /ˈfoʊrɪdʒɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfɒrɪdʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forager?
Forager has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH). Broken into parts: FOH · rih · jer.
Is forager 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 /ˈfɒrɪdʒə/ (FOR-ih-juh).