How to pronounce dagmar
Say it like DAG-mar. Dagmar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAG).
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- DAG
- mar
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dagmar 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.
- marGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of dagmar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: DAG-mah.
What does dagmar mean?
- One of the bullet-shaped protrusions on the bumpers of various 1950s cars, especially Cadillacs.
Where does dagmar come from?
After Dagmar, buxom American actress.
Questions about saying dagmar
How do you pronounce dagmar?
Say DAG-mar. The American pronunciation is /ˈdæɡˌmɑr/. In British English it is /ˈdæɡmɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dagmar?
Dagmar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAG). Broken into parts: DAG · mar.
Is dagmar 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 /ˈdæɡmɑː/ (DAG-mah).