How to pronounce wagers
Say it like WAY-jerz. Wagers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY).
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US American/ˈweɪdʒɚz/WAY-jerz
UK British/ˈweɪdʒəz/WAY-juz
- WAY
- jerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wagers 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.
- jerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of wagers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WAY-juz.
What does wagers mean?
noun
- plural of wager How to pronounce wager“Some gamblers make wagers all day long.”
- third-person singular simple present indicative of wager How to pronounce wager“A clever gambler wagers just enough to get ahead of the game, but not so much that he could be knocked out.”
Questions about saying wagers
How do you pronounce wagers?
Say WAY-jerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈweɪdʒɚz/. In British English it is /ˈweɪdʒəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wagers?
Wagers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY). Broken into parts: WAY · jerz.
Is wagers 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 /ˈweɪdʒəz/ (WAY-juz).