How to Pronounce Stranger

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈstɹeɪndʒə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “stranger

"stranger" has 2 syllables: strang-er. It rhymes with danger and ranger, if that helps it stick.

What does stranger mean?

adjective

  1. Not normal; odd, unusual, surprising, out of the ordinary.

    He thought it strange that his girlfriend wore shorts in the winter.

  2. Unfamiliar, not yet part of one's experience.

    I moved to a strange town when I was ten.

noun

  1. A person whom one does not know; a person who is neither a friend nor an acquaintance.

    That gentleman is a stranger to me.  Children are taught not to talk to strangers.

  2. An outsider or foreigner.

verb

  1. To estrange; to alienate.

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Words that rhyme with stranger

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stranger"?

"Stranger" has 2 syllables: strang · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "stranger"?

The IPA transcription of "stranger" is /ˈstɹeɪndʒə/.

What does "stranger" mean?

Stranger: Not normal; odd, unusual, surprising, out of the ordinary.

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