How to pronounce snagger
Say it like SNAG-er. Snagger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNAG).
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- SNAG
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Snagger pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SNAGSay 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 snagger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SNAG-uh.
What does snagger mean?
- A fishing hook consisting of several hooks radiating from a center.
- A tool for lopping superfluous branches from a tree.
- The slowest shearer in the shearing shed; an inexpert or poor shearer.
Where does snagger come from?
From snag + -er.
Words that rhyme with snagger
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of snagger.
Questions about saying snagger
How do you pronounce snagger?
Say SNAG-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈsnæɡɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsnæɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in snagger?
Snagger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNAG). Broken into parts: SNAG · er.
Is snagger 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 /ˈsnæɡə/ (SNAG-uh).