How to pronounce digger
Say it like DIG-er. Digger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIG).
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- DIG
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Digger pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of digger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DIG-uh.
What does digger mean?
- A large piece of machinery that digs holes or trenches.
- A tool for digging.
- A spade (playing card).
Where does digger come from?
In the sense of "Australian soldier", attributed to the considerable time that soldiers spent digging trenches during World War I.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with digger
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of digger.
Questions about saying digger
How do you pronounce digger?
Say DIG-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪɡɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdɪɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in digger?
Digger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIG). Broken into parts: DIG · er.
Is digger 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 /ˈdɪɡə/ (DIG-uh).