How to pronounce agger
Say it like AJ-er. Agger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AJ).
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- AJ
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Agger pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of agger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AJ-uh.
What does agger mean?
- A double tide, particularly a high tide in which the water rises to a given level, recedes, and then rises again (or only the second of these high waters), but sometimes equally a low tide in which the water recedes to a given level, rises, and then recedes again
Where does agger come from?
From Middle English agger (“heap, pile”), from Latin agger (“earthwork, rubble, rampart”), from ad- (“toward, towards”) + gerere (“to carry”).
Questions about saying agger
How do you pronounce agger?
Say AJ-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈædʒər/. In British English it is /ˈædʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in agger?
Agger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AJ). Broken into parts: AJ · er.
Is agger pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈædʒə/ (AJ-uh).