How to pronounce vaguery
Say it like VAY-guh-ree. Vaguery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAY).
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- VAY
- guh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vaguery pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of vaguery
American and British speakers say vaguery in essentially the same way: /ˈveɪɡəri/ in the US and /ˈveɪɡəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: VAY-guh-ree.
What does vaguery mean?
- Vagueness, the condition of being vague.
- A vagueness, a thing which is vague, an example of vagueness.
Where does vaguery come from?
From vague + -ery, perhaps influenced by vagary.
Questions about saying vaguery
How do you pronounce vaguery?
Say VAY-guh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈveɪɡəri/. In British English it is /ˈveɪɡəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vaguery?
Vaguery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAY). Broken into parts: VAY · guh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say vaguery the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈveɪɡəri/ and the British form is /ˈveɪɡəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.