How to pronounce stranger
Say it like STRAYN-jer. Stranger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRAYN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈstreɪndʒɚ/STRAYN-jer
UK British/ˈstreɪndʒə/STRAYN-juh
- STRAYN
- jer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stranger pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- jerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of stranger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STRAYN-juh.
What does stranger mean?
adjective
- comparative form of strange: more strange How to pronounce strange“Truth is stranger than fiction.”
- A person whom one does not know; a person who is neither a friend nor an acquaintance.“That gentleman is a stranger to me.”
- An outsider or foreigner.
- One not admitted to communion or fellowship.
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Words that rhyme with stranger
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Questions about saying stranger
How do you pronounce stranger?
Say STRAYN-jer. The American pronunciation is /ˈstreɪndʒɚ/. In British English it is /ˈstreɪndʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stranger?
Stranger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRAYN). Broken into parts: STRAYN · jer.
Is stranger 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 /ˈstreɪndʒə/ (STRAYN-juh).