How to pronounce badgering
Say it like BAJ-uh-ring. Badgering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAJ).
- BAJ
- uh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Badgering 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of badgering
American and British speakers say badgering in essentially the same way: /ˈbædʒərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈbædʒərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAJ-uh-ring.
What does badgering mean?
- annoying; upsetting
- present participle and gerund of badger How to pronounce badger
- The act of one who badgers, pesters, or annoys.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying badgering
How do you pronounce badgering?
Say BAJ-uh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈbædʒərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbædʒərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in badgering?
Badgering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAJ). Broken into parts: BAJ · uh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say badgering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbædʒərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈbædʒərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.