How to pronounce bragger
Say it like BRAG-er. Bragger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAG).
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- BRAG
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bragger pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRAGSay 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 bragger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BRAG-uh.
What does bragger mean?
Where does bragger come from?
From Middle English braggere, equivalent to brag + -er.
Words that rhyme with bragger
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bragger.
Questions about saying bragger
How do you pronounce bragger?
Say BRAG-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈbræɡɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbræɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bragger?
Bragger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAG). Broken into parts: BRAG · er.
Is bragger 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 /ˈbræɡə/ (BRAG-uh).