How to pronounce haggardly
Say it like HAG-erd-lee. Haggardly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAG).
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- HAG
- erd
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Haggardly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of haggardly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAG-ud-lee.
What does haggardly mean?
- Synonym of haggard.
- In a haggard manner.
Where does haggardly come from?
From haggard (noun) + -ly (adjectival suffix).
Questions about saying haggardly
How do you pronounce haggardly?
Say HAG-erd-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈhæɡərdli/. In British English it is /ˈhæɡədli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in haggardly?
Haggardly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAG). Broken into parts: HAG · erd · lee.
Is haggardly 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 /ˈhæɡədli/ (HAG-ud-lee).