How to pronounce jagged
Say it like JAG-ud. Jagged has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAG).
- JAG
- ud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jagged pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- udKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of jagged
American and British speakers say jagged in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒæɡəd/ in the US and /ˈdʒæɡɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: JAG-id.
What does jagged mean?
- Unevenly cut; having the texture of something so cut.
- Having a rough quality.
- Of an array, having a different cardinality in each dimension, such that a representation on paper would appear uneven.
- simple past and past participle of jag How to pronounce jag
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Words that rhyme with jagged
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Questions about saying jagged
How do you pronounce jagged?
Say JAG-ud. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒæɡəd/. In British English it is /ˈdʒæɡɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jagged?
Jagged has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAG). Broken into parts: JAG · ud.
Do Americans and Brits say jagged the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒæɡəd/ and the British form is /ˈdʒæɡɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.