How to pronounce wagered
Say it like WAY-jerd. Wagered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY).
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US American/ˈweɪdʒɚd/WAY-jerd
UK British/ˈweɪdʒəd/WAY-jud
- WAY
- jerd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wagered pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- jerdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of wagered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WAY-jud.
What does wagered mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of wager How to pronounce wager
Questions about saying wagered
How do you pronounce wagered?
Say WAY-jerd. The American pronunciation is /ˈweɪdʒɚd/. In British English it is /ˈweɪdʒəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wagered?
Wagered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY). Broken into parts: WAY · jerd.
Is wagered 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 /ˈweɪdʒəd/ (WAY-jud).