How to pronounce sager
Say it like SAY-gher. Sager has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAY).
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- SAY
- gher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sager pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- gherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sager
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SAY-guh.
What does sager mean?
- comparative form of sage: more sage How to pronounce sage
Words that rhyme with sager
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sager.
Questions about saying sager
How do you pronounce sager?
Say SAY-gher. The American pronunciation is /ˈseɪɡɚ/. In British English it is /ˈseɪɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sager?
Sager has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAY). Broken into parts: SAY · gher.
Is sager 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 /ˈseɪɡə/ (SAY-guh).