How to pronounce blaggard
Say it like BLAG-erd. Blaggard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAG).
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- BLAG
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blaggard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of blaggard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BLAG-ud.
What does blaggard mean?
- Alternative form of blackguard.
Words that rhyme with blaggard
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Questions about saying blaggard
How do you pronounce blaggard?
Say BLAG-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈblæɡɚd/. In British English it is /ˈblæɡəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blaggard?
Blaggard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAG). Broken into parts: BLAG · erd.
Is blaggard 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 /ˈblæɡəd/ (BLAG-ud).