How to pronounce slogger
Say it like SLOG-er. Slogger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLOG).
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US American/ˈslɑɡər/SLOG-er
UK British/ˈslɒɡə/SLOG-uh
- SLOG
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slogger pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLOGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of slogger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SLOG-uh.
What does slogger mean?
noun
- A cricketer who attempts to score runs fast by attacking every ball that can be hit.
- One who hits hard; a slugger.
- An inferior racing boat.
Where does slogger come from?
From slog + -er.
Questions about saying slogger
How do you pronounce slogger?
Say SLOG-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈslɑɡər/. In British English it is /ˈslɒɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slogger?
Slogger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLOG). Broken into parts: SLOG · er.
Is slogger 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 /ˈslɒɡə/ (SLOG-uh).