How to pronounce "passenger"

passenger

Noun
American
/ˈpæsɪndʒər/

Syllable Breakdown

pas sen ger

How natives say passenger

British
/ˈpæsɪndʒə/

Syllable Breakdown

pas sen ger

How natives say passenger

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'pas' like in 'pass'.

  • Add 'sen' with a short 'i' sound.

  • End with 'ger', where the 'g' is soft like in 'gender'.

Common Mistakes

  • pes-sen-ger

  • pas-sing-er

  • pas-sen-gerRE

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Same as American

common mistakes

  • Same as American

FAQ

How many syllables does 'passenger' have?

It has three syllables: pas-sen-ger.

Is the 'g' in 'passenger' hard or soft?

It is a soft 'g', like in 'gender'.

Why is it not pronounced 'pass-in-ger'?

The middle syllable is pronounced 'sen' with a short 'i' sound.

Definition

passenger

A person who travels in a vehicle.

Word Family

passage

/ˈpæsɪdʒ/

noun

A way through or a journey.

Example: The passage was narrow.

pass

/pæs/

verb

To go past or allow.

Example: Please pass the salt.

passport

/ˈpæspɔːrt/

noun

Document for personal identification to travel.

Example: I forgot my passport at home.

Key Pronunciation Differences

'Passenger' has three syllables, unlike 'pass' with one.

'Passenger' ends with 'ger', while 'passage' ends with 'age'.

'Passenger' and 'passport' both start with 'pass', but end differently.

Pro Tips

Stress the correct syllable

Remember to emphasize the first syllable: PAS-sen-ger.

Mind the ending

Ensure the 'g' in 'ger' is soft, like in 'gentle'.

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/əˈbrɔd/

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/əkˈsɛləˌreɪt/

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/ˈæksɪdənt/

accommodate

/əˈkɑːməˌdeɪt/

accompany

/əˈkʌmpəni/

accomplish

/əˈkɑːm.plɪʃ/

afford

/əˈfɔrd/

airline

/ˈɛrˌlaɪn/

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