How to pronounce roger
Say it like ROJ-er. Roger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROJ).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce roger. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- ROJ
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Roger pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROJSay 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 roger
- 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: ROJ-uh.
What does roger mean?
- Received (used in radio communications to acknowledge that a message has been received and understood)
- To acknowledge by saying "roger".
Where does roger come from?
From Roger, used circa 1940 in UK and US military communication to represent "R" when spelling out a word.
Words that rhyme with roger
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of roger.
Questions about saying roger
How do you pronounce roger?
Say ROJ-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɑdʒɚ/. In British English it is /ˈrɒdʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in roger?
Roger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROJ). Broken into parts: ROJ · er.
Is roger 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 /ˈrɒdʒə/ (ROJ-uh).