How to pronounce waggoner
Say it like WAG-uh-ner. Waggoner has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAG).
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- WAG
- uh
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Waggoner 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of waggoner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WAG-uh-nuh.
What does waggoner mean?
- Alternative spelling of wagoner.
Where does waggoner come from?
From waggon + -er.
Words that rhyme with waggoner
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of waggoner.
Questions about saying waggoner
How do you pronounce waggoner?
Say WAG-uh-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈwæɡənɚ/. In British English it is /ˈwæɡənə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in waggoner?
Waggoner has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAG). Broken into parts: WAG · uh · ner.
Is waggoner 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 /ˈwæɡənə/ (WAG-uh-nuh).