How to pronounce pager
Say it like PAY-jer. Pager has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY).
- PAY
- jer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pager pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- jerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of pager
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAY-juh.
What does pager mean?
- A wireless telecommunications device that receives text or voice messages.
- A computer program running in a text terminal, used to view (but not modify) the contents of a text file moving down the file one line or one screen at a time.
- Something (a document, book etc.) that has a specified number of pages.
Where does pager come from?
From page + -er (agent noun suffix) or + -er (measurement suffix) (sense 3).
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Words that rhyme with pager
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Questions about saying pager
How do you pronounce pager?
Say PAY-jer. The American pronunciation is /ˈpeɪdʒɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpeɪdʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pager?
Pager has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY). Broken into parts: PAY · jer.
Is pager 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 /ˈpeɪdʒə/ (PAY-juh).