How To Pronounce Roger
Roger
In British English, Roger is pronounced /ˈrɒdʒ.ə/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈrʷɒdʒ.əʴ]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈrɑː.dʒɚ/.
Roger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Roger has two syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Oo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Questions About Roger
How do you pronounce Roger in British English?
In British English, Roger is pronounced /ˈrɒdʒ.ə/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈrʷɒdʒ.əʴ].
How do you pronounce Roger in American English?
In American English, Roger is pronounced /ˈrɑː.dʒɚ/.
How many syllables are in Roger?
Roger has two syllables, /rɒdʒ/ + /ə/.
Where is the stress in Roger?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /rɒdʒ/.
Do British and American English pronounce Roger the same way?
No. British English has /ˈrɒdʒ.ə/ and American English has /ˈrɑː.dʒɚ/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Oo
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