How to Pronounce "challenger"
word
/ˈtʃæɫəndʒɝ/, /ˈtʃæɫɪndʒɝ/
CHAL-uhn-jur
/tʃˈælɪndʒɐ/
CHAL-in-juh
Definition
A challenger is a person or team that tries to defeat or compete with someone who currently holds a position, title, or power.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈtʃæɫəndʒɝ/, /ˈtʃæɫɪndʒɝ/
British English
/tʃˈælɪndʒɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
CHAL-uhn-jur
UK
CHAL-in-juh
Listen in Context
The challenger trained hard to win the match.
She is the main challenger in the election.
The challenger lost to the champion in three rounds.
It's tough being the challenger, but she never gave up hope.