How to pronounce lodger
Say it like LOJ-er. Lodger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOJ).
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- LOJ
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lodger pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of lodger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: LOJ-uh.
What does lodger mean?
- A person who lodges in another's house (compare tenant).“paying lodger”
Where does lodger come from?
From lodge + -er.
Words that rhyme with lodger
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lodger.
Questions about saying lodger
How do you pronounce lodger?
Say LOJ-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɑdʒɚ/. In British English it is /ˈlɒdʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lodger?
Lodger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOJ). Broken into parts: LOJ · er.
Is lodger 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 /ˈlɒdʒə/ (LOJ-uh).