How to pronounce voyager
Say it like VOY-uh-jer. Voyager has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VOY).
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- VOY
- uh
- jer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Voyager pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of voyager
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VOY-ih-juh.
What does voyager mean?
- A person who voyages, traveler, a person who explores new lands and worlds.
Where does voyager come from?
From voyage + -er.
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Questions about saying voyager
How do you pronounce voyager?
Say VOY-uh-jer. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɔɪədʒɚ/. In British English it is /ˈvɔɪɪdʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in voyager?
Voyager has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VOY). Broken into parts: VOY · uh · jer.
Is voyager 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 /ˈvɔɪɪdʒə/ (VOY-ih-juh).