How to pronounce ragger
Say it like RAG-er. Ragger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAG).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈræɡər/RAG-er
UK British/ˈræɡə/RAG-uh
- RAG
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ragger pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ragger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: RAG-uh.
What does ragger mean?
noun
- A toy for dogs, resembling intertwined strands of rope.
- an annoying person, especially a noisy one, one who rags upon another
Where does ragger come from?
From rag + -er.
Words that rhyme with ragger
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ragger.
Questions about saying ragger
How do you pronounce ragger?
Say RAG-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈræɡər/. In British English it is /ˈræɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ragger?
Ragger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAG). Broken into parts: RAG · er.
Is ragger 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 /ˈræɡə/ (RAG-uh).