How to pronounce yager
Say it like YAY-jer. Yager has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YAY).
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- YAY
- jer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yager pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- jerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of yager
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: YAY-juh.
What does yager mean?
- A Jäger, an elite soldier of the Austrian army
Where does yager come from?
Borrowed from German Jäger.
Words that rhyme with yager
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of yager.
Questions about saying yager
How do you pronounce yager?
Say YAY-jer. The American pronunciation is /ˈjeɪdʒɚ/. In British English it is /ˈjeɪdʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yager?
Yager has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YAY). Broken into parts: YAY · jer.
Is yager 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 /ˈjeɪdʒə/ (YAY-juh).