How to pronounce straggler
Say it like STRAG-ler. Straggler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRAG).
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- STRAG
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Straggler pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of straggler
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STRAG-luh.
What does straggler mean?
- Someone who goes against the direct or proper course, or from the company to which they belong.
- One who falls behind the rest, for example in a race.
- One who roams without any settled direction.
Where does straggler come from?
From straggle + -er.
Questions about saying straggler
How do you pronounce straggler?
Say STRAG-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈstræɡlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈstræɡlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in straggler?
Straggler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRAG). Broken into parts: STRAG · ler.
Is straggler 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 /ˈstræɡlə/ (STRAG-luh).