How to Pronounce Messenger

To pronounce "messenger", say MESS-eng-er — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈmɛs.n̩.d͡ʒə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈmɛs.n̩.d͡ʒə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “messenger”

"messenger" has 3 syllables: mess-eng-er. It rhymes with bessinger and hessinger, if that helps it stick.

What does messenger mean?

noun

One who brings messages.
A light line with which a heavier line may be hauled e.g. from the deck of a ship to the pier.

verb

To send something by messenger.
“I'll messenger over the signed documents.”

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Words that rhyme with messenger

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bessinger hessinger schlesinger schlessinger wessinger

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "messenger"?▾

"Messenger" has 3 syllables: mess · eng · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "messenger"?▾

The IPA transcription of "messenger" is /ˈmɛs.n̩.d͡ʒə/.

What does "messenger" mean?▾

Messenger: One who brings messages.

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