How to pronounce waggle
Say it like WAG-ul. Waggle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAG).
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- WAG
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Waggle 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of waggle
American and British speakers say waggle in essentially the same way: /ˈwæɡəl/ in the US and /ˈwæɡəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: WAG-ul.
What does waggle mean?
- To move (something) with short, quick motions; to wobble.
- To quickly raise and lower in rapid succession, usually as an implication of slyness, smugness, or suggestiveness.
- To reel, sway, or move from side to side; to move with a wagging motion; to waddle.
- An instance of waggling.
- A wobbling motion.“Give the cable a waggle to let it come out quicker.”
- The preliminary swinging of the club head back and forth over the ball in the line of the proposed stroke.
Where does waggle come from?
From Middle English wagelen (attested in wagelyng), possibly a borrowing of Middle Low German wagelen; equivalent to wag + -le (“(frequentative)”).
Words that rhyme with waggle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of waggle.
Questions about saying waggle
How do you pronounce waggle?
Say WAG-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈwæɡəl/. In British English it is /ˈwæɡəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in waggle?
Waggle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAG). Broken into parts: WAG · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say waggle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwæɡəl/ and the British form is /ˈwæɡəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.