How to pronounce dagga
Say it like DAH-guh. Dagga has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAH).
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- DAH
- guh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dagga pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dagga
American and British speakers say dagga in essentially the same way: /ˈdɑɡə/ in the US and /ˈdɑːɡə/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAH-guh.
What does dagga mean?
- Indian hemp, Cannabis sativa subsp. indica, or a similar plant of the species Leonotis leonurus.
- Cement.
Where does dagga come from?
Borrowed from Afrikaans dagga, from Khoekhoe daxab.
Words that rhyme with dagga
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dagga.
Questions about saying dagga
How do you pronounce dagga?
Say DAH-guh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑɡə/. In British English it is /ˈdɑːɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dagga?
Dagga has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAH). Broken into parts: DAH · guh.
Do Americans and Brits say dagga the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɑɡə/ and the British form is /ˈdɑːɡə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.