How to pronounce messenger
Say it like MES-un-jer. Messenger has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MES).
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- MES
- un
- jer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Messenger pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of messenger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MES-in-juh.
What does messenger mean?
- a person who carries a message
Where does messenger come from?
For the replacement of -ager with -enger, -inger, -anger, compare passenger, harbinger, scavenger, porringer.
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Questions about saying messenger
How do you pronounce messenger?
Say MES-un-jer. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛsəndʒɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmɛsɪndʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in messenger?
Messenger has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MES). Broken into parts: MES · un · jer.
Is messenger 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 /ˈmɛsɪndʒə/ (MES-in-juh).