How to pronounce forger
Say it like FOR-jer. Forger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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- FOR
- jer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forger pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- jerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of forger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-juh.
What does forger mean?
- A person who creates forgeries, falsifies documents with intent to defraud, e.g. to create a false will or illicit copies of currency; counterfeiter.
- A person who forges metals.
Where does forger come from?
From Middle English forger, forgere, from Old French forgiere; equivalent to forge + -er.
Questions about saying forger
How do you pronounce forger?
Say FOR-jer. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrdʒɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːdʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forger?
Forger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · jer.
Is forger 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 /ˈfɔːdʒə/ (FAW-juh).