How to pronounce saggar
Say it like SAG-er. Saggar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAG).
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- SAG
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Saggar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of saggar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SAG-uh.
What does saggar mean?
- A ceramic container used inside a fuel-fired kiln to protect pots from the flame.
- Fireclay used to make ceramic casings.
- To place in a saggar.
Where does saggar come from?
Uncertain; possibly a contracted form of safeguard.
Words that rhyme with saggar
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of saggar.
Questions about saying saggar
How do you pronounce saggar?
Say SAG-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈsæɡɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsæɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in saggar?
Saggar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAG). Broken into parts: SAG · er.
Is saggar 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 /ˈsæɡə/ (SAG-uh).