How to pronounce pillager
Say it like PIL-ih-jer. Pillager has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIL).
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- PIL
- ih
- jer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pillager pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- jerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of pillager
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PIL-ih-juh.
What does pillager mean?
- A person who pillages.
Where does pillager come from?
From pillage + -er.
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Words that rhyme with pillager
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Questions about saying pillager
How do you pronounce pillager?
Say PIL-ih-jer. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪlɪdʒɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpɪlɪdʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pillager?
Pillager has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIL). Broken into parts: PIL · ih · jer.
Is pillager 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 /ˈpɪlɪdʒə/ (PIL-ih-juh).