How to pronounce sojourn
Say it like SOH-jern. Sojourn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH).
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- SOH
- jern
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sojourn pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- jernKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sojourn
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SOJ-un.
What does sojourn mean?
- A short stay somewhere.
- A temporary residence.
- To reside somewhere temporarily, especially as a guest or lodger.
Where does sojourn come from?
From Middle English sojourne (noun) and sojournen (verb), from Old French sojor, sojorner (modern séjour, séjourner), from (assumed) Vulgar Latin *subdiurnāre, from Latin sub- (“under, a little over”) + Late Latin diurnus (“lasting for a da
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Questions about saying sojourn
How do you pronounce sojourn?
Say SOH-jern. The American pronunciation is /ˈsoʊdʒɚn/. In British English it is /ˈsɒdʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sojourn?
Sojourn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH). Broken into parts: SOH · jern.
Is sojourn 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 /ˈsɒdʒən/ (SOJ-un).