How to pronounce wagger
Say it like WAG-er. Wagger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAG).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈwæɡər/WAG-er
UK British/ˈwæɡə/WAG-uh
- WAG
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wagger pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of wagger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WAG-uh.
What does wagger mean?
noun
- One who, or that which, wags.“a finger-wagger waggers of tongues”
- A truant, notably who ditches school.
Where does wagger come from?
From wag + -er (suffix forming agent nouns).
Words that rhyme with wagger
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wagger.
Questions about saying wagger
How do you pronounce wagger?
Say WAG-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈwæɡər/. In British English it is /ˈwæɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wagger?
Wagger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAG). Broken into parts: WAG · er.
Is wagger 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 /ˈwæɡə/ (WAG-uh).