How to pronounce jaguar
Say it like JAG-war. Jaguar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAG).
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- JAG
- war
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jaguar 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.
- warGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of jaguar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: JAG-yoor.
What does jaguar mean?
- a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard; in some classifications considered a member of the genus Felis
Where does jaguar come from?
From Portuguese jaguar, from Old Tupi îagûara.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying jaguar
How do you pronounce jaguar?
Say JAG-war. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒæˌɡwɑr/. In British English it is /ˈdʒæɡjʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jaguar?
Jaguar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAG). Broken into parts: JAG · war.
Is jaguar 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 /ˈdʒæɡjʊə/ (JAG-yoor).