How to pronounce scourger
Say it like SKUR-jer. Scourger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKUR).
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- SKUR
- jer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scourger pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- jerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of scourger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKUR-juh.
What does scourger mean?
- One who, or that which, scourges.
Where does scourger come from?
From scourge + -er.
Questions about saying scourger
How do you pronounce scourger?
Say SKUR-jer. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɝdʒər/. In British English it is /ˈskɜːdʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scourger?
Scourger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKUR). Broken into parts: SKUR · jer.
Is scourger 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 /ˈskɜːdʒə/ (SKUR-juh).