How to pronounce screenager
Say it like SKREE-nay-jer. Screenager has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKREE).
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- SKREE
- nay
- jer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Screenager pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nayKeep this part quick and light. 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 screenager
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKREE-nay-juh.
What does screenager mean?
- A teenager who spends a lot of time in front of the screen of a personal computer or video game console.
Where does screenager come from?
Blend of screen + teenager.
Words that rhyme with screenager
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Questions about saying screenager
How do you pronounce screenager?
Say SKREE-nay-jer. The American pronunciation is /ˈskrineɪdʒɚ/. In British English it is /ˈskriːneɪdʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in screenager?
Screenager has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKREE). Broken into parts: SKREE · nay · jer.
Is screenager 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 /ˈskriːneɪdʒə/ (SKREE-nay-juh).