How to pronounce bagger
Say it like BAG-er. Bagger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAG).
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- BAG
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bagger pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAGSay 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 bagger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAG-uh.
What does bagger mean?
- One who bags.
- A retail employee who bags customers' purchases and carries them to the customers' vehicles.
- A touring motorcycle equipped with saddlebags.
Where does bagger come from?
Inherited from Middle English bagger, baggere, baggare, equivalent to bag + -er (agent noun suffix).
Words that rhyme with bagger
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bagger.
Questions about saying bagger
How do you pronounce bagger?
Say BAG-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈbæɡɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbæɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bagger?
Bagger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAG). Broken into parts: BAG · er.
Is bagger 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 /ˈbæɡə/ (BAG-uh).