How to pronounce badger
Say it like BAJ-er. Badger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAJ).
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- BAJ
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Badger pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of badger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAJ-uh.
What does badger mean?
- To pester; to annoy persistently; to press.“He kept badgering her about her bad habits.”
- Any member of species of the genera Meles, Arctonyx, Mellivora or Taxidea, of mammals.
- A native or resident of the American state, Wisconsin.
- A person who is very fond of cricket.
Where does badger come from?
From Middle English bageard (“marked by a badge”), from bage (“badge”), referring to the animal's badge-like white blaze, equivalent to badge + -ard.
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Questions about saying badger
How do you pronounce badger?
Say BAJ-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈbædʒɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbædʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in badger?
Badger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAJ). Broken into parts: BAJ · er.
Is badger 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 /ˈbædʒə/ (BAJ-uh).