How to pronounce sojourner
Say it like soh-JUR-ner. Sojourner has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JUR).
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- soh
- JUR
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sojourner pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- JURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sojourner
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SOJ-uh-nuh.
What does sojourner mean?
- A person who resides temporarily in a place.
Where does sojourner come from?
From Middle English sogorner, sojorner, sugyner, equivalent to sojourn + -er.
Words that rhyme with sojourner
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Questions about saying sojourner
How do you pronounce sojourner?
Say soh-JUR-ner. The American pronunciation is /soʊˈdʒɝnɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsɒdʒənə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sojourner?
Sojourner has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JUR). Broken into parts: soh · JUR · ner.
Is sojourner pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈsɒdʒənə/ (SOJ-uh-nuh).