How to pronounce stager
Say it like STAY-jer. Stager has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAY).
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- STAY
- jer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stager pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- jerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of stager
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STAY-juh.
What does stager mean?
- An actor on the stage.
- One who stages a theatrical performance.
- One who has long acted on the stage of life; a practitioner; a person of experience, or of skill derived from long experience.
Where does stager come from?
From stage + -er.
Words that rhyme with stager
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stager.
Questions about saying stager
How do you pronounce stager?
Say STAY-jer. The American pronunciation is /ˈsteɪdʒɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsteɪdʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stager?
Stager has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAY). Broken into parts: STAY · jer.
Is stager 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 /ˈsteɪdʒə/ (STAY-juh).