How to Pronounce “wager”
word
/ˈweɪdʒɝ/
WAY-jur
/wˈeɪdʒɐ/
WAY-juh
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈweɪdʒɝ/
British English
/wˈeɪdʒɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAY-jur
UK
WAY-juh
Listen in Context
He made a wager on the soccer game.
She likes to wager small amounts at the casino.
He lost the wager and had to pay his friend.
You shouldn't wager more than you can afford to lose.