How to pronounce Jagger
Say it like JAG-er. Jagger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAG).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈdʒæɡɚ/JAG-er
UK British/ˈdʒæɡə/JAG-uh
- JAG
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jagger 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of Jagger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: JAG-uh.
What does Jagger mean?
noun
- carrier, carter
- peddler, hawker
- A jagging iron used for crimping pies, cakes, etc.
- The offspring of a male jaguar and a female tiger.
Where does Jagger come from?
From jag + -er.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- jag
- mick jagger
- michael philip jagger
Words that rhyme with Jagger
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Jagger.
Questions about saying Jagger
How do you pronounce Jagger?
Say JAG-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒæɡɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒæɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Jagger?
Jagger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAG). Broken into parts: JAG · er.
Is Jagger 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 /ˈdʒæɡə/ (JAG-uh).