How to pronounce stragglers
Say it like STRAG-lerz. Stragglers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRAG).
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- STRAG
- lerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stragglers 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.
- lerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of stragglers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STRAG-luz.
What does stragglers mean?
- plural of straggler How to pronounce straggler
Questions about saying stragglers
How do you pronounce stragglers?
Say STRAG-lerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈstræɡlɚz/. In British English it is /ˈstræɡləz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stragglers?
Stragglers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRAG). Broken into parts: STRAG · lerz.
Is stragglers 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 /ˈstræɡləz/ (STRAG-luz).