How to pronounce ledgers
Say it like LEJ-erz. Ledgers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEJ).
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US American/ˈlɛdʒɚz/LEJ-erz
UK British/ˈlɛdʒəz/LEJ-uz
- LEJ
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ledgers 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of ledgers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LEJ-uz.
What does ledgers mean?
noun
- plural of ledger How to pronounce ledger
Questions about saying ledgers
How do you pronounce ledgers?
Say LEJ-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛdʒɚz/. In British English it is /ˈlɛdʒəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ledgers?
Ledgers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEJ). Broken into parts: LEJ · erz.
Is ledgers 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 /ˈlɛdʒəz/ (LEJ-uz).