How to pronounce jaguars
Say it like JAG-warz. Jaguars has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAG).
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US American/ˈdʒæˌɡwɑrz/JAG-warz
UK British/ˈdʒæˌɡwɑːz/JAG-wahz
- JAG
- warz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jaguars 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.
- warzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of jaguars
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: JAG-wahz.
What does jaguars mean?
noun
- plural of jaguar How to pronounce jaguar
Questions about saying jaguars
How do you pronounce jaguars?
Say JAG-warz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒæˌɡwɑrz/. In British English it is /ˈdʒæˌɡwɑːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jaguars?
Jaguars has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAG). Broken into parts: JAG · warz.
Is jaguars 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 /ˈdʒæˌɡwɑːz/ (JAG-wahz).