How to Pronounce Roger

To pronounce "roger", say ROG-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɹɒdʒə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈɹɒdʒə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “roger”

"roger" has 2 syllables: rog-er. It rhymes with lodger and dodger, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: rodger — easy to mix up when writing.

What does roger mean?

interjection

  1. (radio telecommunications) Received (used in radio communications to acknowledge that a message has been received and understood)

Synonyms

roger that

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Words that rhyme with roger

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lodgerdodgerrodgeryauger

Related words

copyfivehearheardreceiptreceiveunderstoodunderstand

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "roger"?▾

"Roger" has 2 syllables: rog · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "roger"?▾

The IPA transcription of "roger" is /ˈɹɒdʒə/.

What does "roger" mean?▾

Roger: (radio telecommunications) Received (used in radio communications to acknowledge that a message has been received and understood)

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