How to pronounce slagger
Say it like SLAG-er. Slagger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLAG).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈslæɡɚ/SLAG-er
UK British/ˈslæɡə/SLAG-uh
- SLAG
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slagger pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLAGSay 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 slagger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SLAG-uh.
What does slagger mean?
noun
- One who slags.
- One who works with slag.
Where does slagger come from?
From slag + -er.
Words that rhyme with slagger
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of slagger.
Questions about saying slagger
How do you pronounce slagger?
Say SLAG-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈslæɡɚ/. In British English it is /ˈslæɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slagger?
Slagger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLAG). Broken into parts: SLAG · er.
Is slagger 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 /ˈslæɡə/ (SLAG-uh).