How to pronounce wagering
Say it like WAY-juh-ring. Wagering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY).
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- WAY
- juh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wagering 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.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of wagering
American and British speakers say wagering in essentially the same way: /ˈweɪdʒərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈweɪdʒərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: WAY-juh-ring.
What does wagering mean?
- present participle and gerund of wager How to pronounce wager
- An amount wagered.“His repeated wagerings of his allowances led him to ruin.”
Questions about saying wagering
How do you pronounce wagering?
Say WAY-juh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈweɪdʒərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈweɪdʒərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wagering?
Wagering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY). Broken into parts: WAY · juh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say wagering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈweɪdʒərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈweɪdʒərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.