How to pronounce dragger
Say it like DRAG-er. Dragger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRAG).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈdræɡɚ/DRAG-er
UK British/ˈdræɡə/DRAG-uh
- DRAG
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dragger pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DRAGSay 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 dragger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DRAG-uh.
What does dragger mean?
noun
- Something that drags.
- A trawler.
- One who takes part in drag racing.
Where does dragger come from?
From drag + -er.
Words that rhyme with dragger
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dragger.
Questions about saying dragger
How do you pronounce dragger?
Say DRAG-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈdræɡɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdræɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dragger?
Dragger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRAG). Broken into parts: DRAG · er.
Is dragger 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 /ˈdræɡə/ (DRAG-uh).