How to pronounce blagging
Say it like BLAG-ing. Blagging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAG).
- BLAG
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blagging 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of blagging
American and British speakers say blagging in essentially the same way: /ˈblæɡɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈblæɡɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLAG-ing.
What does blagging mean?
- The use of deception, guile, or persuasion to obtain something; (countable) an instance of this; a blag.
- Robbery; (countable) an instance of this.
- present participle and gerund of blag How to pronounce blag
Where does blagging come from?
From blag + -ing.
Words that rhyme with blagging
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of blagging.
Questions about saying blagging
How do you pronounce blagging?
Say BLAG-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈblæɡɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈblæɡɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blagging?
Blagging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAG). Broken into parts: BLAG · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say blagging the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈblæɡɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈblæɡɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.