How to pronounce dagger
Say it like DAG-er. Dagger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAG).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈdæɡɚ/DAG-er
UK British/ˈdæɡə/DAG-uh
- DAG
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dagger pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAGSay 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 dagger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DAG-uh.
What does dagger mean?
noun
- A stabbing weapon, similar to a sword but with a short, double-edged blade.
- The typographical mark †.
- A point scored near the end of the game (clutch time) to take or increase the scorer's team lead, so that they are likely to win.“His last-minute 3-point dagger silenced the criticism for his so-called failure to come up big in big moments.”
- To pierce with a dagger; to stab.
- To perform the daggering dance.
- A timber placed diagonally in a ship's frame.
Where does dagger come from?
Relation to Old Armenian դակու (daku, “adze, axe”) has also been suggested.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with dagger
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dagger.
Questions about saying dagger
How do you pronounce dagger?
Say DAG-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈdæɡɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdæɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dagger?
Dagger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAG). Broken into parts: DAG · er.
Is dagger 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 /ˈdæɡə/ (DAG-uh).