How to pronounce leaguer
Say it like LEE-gher. Leaguer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE).
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- LEE
- gher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leaguer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- gherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of leaguer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LEE-guh.
What does leaguer mean?
- A siege.“We must break the leaguer of the city.”
- The camp of a besieging army; a camp in general.
- To set up camp.
- A person in a league.“I'm not a major-leaguer; I just play baseball.”
Where does leaguer come from?
From Dutch leger (“army”), itself derived from Proto-Germanic *legrą.
Words that rhyme with leaguer
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Questions about saying leaguer
How do you pronounce leaguer?
Say LEE-gher. The American pronunciation is /ˈliɡɚ/. In British English it is /ˈliːɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leaguer?
Leaguer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE). Broken into parts: LEE · gher.
Is leaguer 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 /ˈliːɡə/ (LEE-guh).