How to pronounce haggish
Say it like HAG-ish. Haggish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAG).
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- HAG
- ish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Haggish 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.
- ishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of haggish
American and British speakers say haggish in essentially the same way: /ˈhæɡɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈhæɡɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: HAG-ish.
What does haggish mean?
- Like a hag.
Where does haggish come from?
From hag + -ish.
Questions about saying haggish
How do you pronounce haggish?
Say HAG-ish. The American pronunciation is /ˈhæɡɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈhæɡɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in haggish?
Haggish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAG). Broken into parts: HAG · ish.
Do Americans and Brits say haggish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhæɡɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈhæɡɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.