How to pronounce sledger
Say it like SLEJ-er. Sledger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLEJ).
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- SLEJ
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sledger pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLEJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sledger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SLEJ-uh.
What does sledger mean?
- Someone who rides a sledge.
- A worker who uses a sledgehammer.
Where does sledger come from?
From sledge + -er.
Words that rhyme with sledger
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sledger.
Questions about saying sledger
How do you pronounce sledger?
Say SLEJ-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈslɛdʒər/. In British English it is /ˈslɛdʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sledger?
Sledger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLEJ). Broken into parts: SLEJ · er.
Is sledger 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 /ˈslɛdʒə/ (SLEJ-uh).