How to pronounce strangers
Say it like STRAYN-jerz. Strangers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRAYN).
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- STRAYN
- jerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Strangers 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.
- jerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of strangers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STRAYN-juz.
What does strangers mean?
- plural of stranger How to pronounce stranger
Questions about saying strangers
How do you pronounce strangers?
Say STRAYN-jerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈstreɪndʒɚz/. In British English it is /ˈstreɪndʒəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in strangers?
Strangers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRAYN). Broken into parts: STRAYN · jerz.
Is strangers 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 /ˈstreɪndʒəz/ (STRAYN-juz).