How to pronounce laggards
Say it like LAG-erdz. Laggards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAG).
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US American/ˈlæɡɚdz/LAG-erdz
UK British/ˈlæɡədz/LAG-udz
- LAG
- erdz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Laggards pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erdzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of laggards
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LAG-udz.
What does laggards mean?
noun
- plural of laggard How to pronounce laggard
Questions about saying laggards
How do you pronounce laggards?
Say LAG-erdz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlæɡɚdz/. In British English it is /ˈlæɡədz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in laggards?
Laggards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAG). Broken into parts: LAG · erdz.
Is laggards 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 /ˈlæɡədz/ (LAG-udz).