How to pronounce sojourning
Say it like SOH-jer-ning. Sojourning has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH).
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- SOH
- jer
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sojourning 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.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sojourning
- 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-ning.
What does sojourning mean?
- present participle and gerund of sojourn How to pronounce sojourn
- The act of one who sojourns; a short stay or residence.
Questions about saying sojourning
How do you pronounce sojourning?
Say SOH-jer-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈsoʊdʒɚnɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsəʊdʒənɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sojourning?
Sojourning has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH). Broken into parts: SOH · jer · ning.
Is sojourning 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 /ˈsəʊdʒənɪŋ/ (SOH-juh-ning).