How to pronounce ledger
Say it like LEJ-er. Ledger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEJ).
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- LEJ
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ledger pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of ledger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LEJ-uh.
What does ledger mean?
- A book for keeping notes; a record book, a register.
- A book or other scheme for keeping accounting records.
- A distributed ledger, a public financial transaction database, typically using a blockchain.
- To record (something) in, or as if in, a ledger.
- To use (a certain type of bait) in bottom fishing.
- To engage in bottom fishing.
Where does ledger come from?
The verb is derived from the noun.
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Questions about saying ledger
How do you pronounce ledger?
Say LEJ-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛdʒɚ/. In British English it is /ˈlɛdʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ledger?
Ledger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEJ). Broken into parts: LEJ · er.
Is ledger 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 /ˈlɛdʒə/ (LEJ-uh).
What words sound the same as ledger?
Ledger sounds the same as leger in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.