How to Pronounce "scaliger"
word
ˈskælɪdʒər
SKAL-ih-jer
ˈskælɪdʒə
SKAL-ih-juh
Definition
'Scaliger' is a surname, most famously referring to Julius Caesar Scaliger or his son Joseph Justus Scaliger, both influential scholars of the Renaissance. It may also refer to their works or the historical period connected to them.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈskælɪdʒər
British English
ˈskælɪdʒə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SKAL-ih-jer
UK
SKAL-ih-juh
Listen in Context
Scaliger was a famous scholar during the Renaissance.
I read a book about Scaliger's life.
Many students learn about Scaliger in history classes.
The ideas of Scaliger influenced later European thinkers.