How to pronounce daggers
Say it like DAG-erz. Daggers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAG).
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- DAG
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Daggers 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of daggers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DAG-uz.
What does daggers mean?
- plural of dagger How to pronounce dagger
- third-person singular simple present indicative of dagger How to pronounce dagger
Words that rhyme with daggers
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of daggers.
Questions about saying daggers
How do you pronounce daggers?
Say DAG-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdæɡɚz/. In British English it is /ˈdæɡəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in daggers?
Daggers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAG). Broken into parts: DAG · erz.
Is daggers 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 /ˈdæɡəz/ (DAG-uz).