How to pronounce sojourners
Say it like SOH-jer-nerz. Sojourners has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH).
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- SOH
- jer
- nerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sojourners 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.
- jerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- nerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sojourners
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SOH-juh-nuz.
What does sojourners mean?
- plural of sojourner How to pronounce sojourner
Questions about saying sojourners
How do you pronounce sojourners?
Say SOH-jer-nerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsoʊdʒɚnɚz/. In British English it is /ˈsəʊdʒənəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sojourners?
Sojourners has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH). Broken into parts: SOH · jer · nerz.
Is sojourners 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 /ˈsəʊdʒənəz/ (SOH-juh-nuz).