How to pronounce flogger
Say it like FLOG-er. Flogger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLOG).
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- FLOG
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flogger pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLOGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of flogger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: FLOG-uh.
What does flogger mean?
- One who flogs.
- A whip.
- A lightweight whip with multiple lashes.
Where does flogger come from?
From flog + -er. Compare Low German flogger (“a flail”).
Words that rhyme with flogger
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flogger.
Questions about saying flogger
How do you pronounce flogger?
Say FLOG-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈflɑɡɚ/. In British English it is /ˈflɒɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flogger?
Flogger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLOG). Broken into parts: FLOG · er.
Is flogger 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 /ˈflɒɡə/ (FLOG-uh).