How to pronounce maggot
Say it like MAG-ut. Maggot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAG).
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- MAG
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maggot pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of maggot
American and British speakers say maggot in essentially the same way: /ˈmæɡət/ in the US and /ˈmæɡət/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAG-ut.
What does maggot mean?
- A soft, legless larva of a fly or other dipteran insect, that often eats decomposing organic matter.
- A fan of the American metal band Slipknot.
- To rid (an animal) of maggots.
- Alternative form of maggoted (“drunk; intoxicated”).
Where does maggot come from?
The use of maggot to mean a fanciful or whimsical thing derives from the folk belief that a whimsical or crotchety person had maggots in their brain.
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Questions about saying maggot
How do you pronounce maggot?
Say MAG-ut. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæɡət/. In British English it is /ˈmæɡət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maggot?
Maggot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAG). Broken into parts: MAG · ut.
Do Americans and Brits say maggot the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmæɡət/ and the British form is /ˈmæɡət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.