How to pronounce pagers
Say it like PAY-jerz. Pagers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY).
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- PAY
- jerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pagers 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.
- jerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of pagers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAY-juz.
What does pagers mean?
- plural of pager How to pronounce pager
Questions about saying pagers
How do you pronounce pagers?
Say PAY-jerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpeɪdʒɚz/. In British English it is /ˈpeɪdʒəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pagers?
Pagers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY). Broken into parts: PAY · jerz.
Is pagers 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 /ˈpeɪdʒəz/ (PAY-juz).