How to pronounce swagger
Say it like SWAG-er. Swagger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWAG).
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- SWAG
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Swagger pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SWAGSay 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 swagger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SWAG-uh.
What does swagger mean?
- To behave (especially to walk or carry oneself) in a pompous, superior manner.
- To boast or brag noisily; to bluster; to bully.
- To walk with a swaying motion.
- Confidence, pride.
- A bold or arrogant strut.
- A prideful boasting or bragging.
Where does swagger come from?
A frequentative form of swag (“to sway”), first attested in A Midsummer Night's Dream (1595), see quotations.
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Words that rhyme with swagger
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of swagger.
Questions about saying swagger
How do you pronounce swagger?
Say SWAG-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈswæɡɚ/. In British English it is /ˈswæɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in swagger?
Swagger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWAG). Broken into parts: SWAG · er.
Is swagger 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 /ˈswæɡə/ (SWAG-uh).