To pronounce "challenger", say CHALL-eng-er — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"challenger" has 3 syllables: chall-eng-er. It rhymes with ballenger and salinger, if that helps it stick.
noun
“One child stood as king of the hill, and tried to withstand the pushes and shoves of his challengers.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Challenger" has 3 syllables: chall · eng · er.
Challenger: One who challenges; especially, one who plays against the current champion of a game or contest in hopes of winning and becoming the new champion.
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