How to pronounce widger
Say it like WIJ-er. Widger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIJ).
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US American/ˈwɪdʒɚ/WIJ-er
UK British/ˈwɪdʒə/WIJ-uh
- WIJ
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Widger pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WIJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of widger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WIJ-uh.
What does widger mean?
noun
- A small gardening tool used to loosen soil, consisting of a long thin spatula with a handle.
Questions about saying widger
How do you pronounce widger?
Say WIJ-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪdʒɚ/. In British English it is /ˈwɪdʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in widger?
Widger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIJ). Broken into parts: WIJ · er.
Is widger 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 /ˈwɪdʒə/ (WIJ-uh).