How to pronounce wagoner
Say it like WAG-uh-ner. Wagoner 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
Wagoner 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 wagoner
- 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 wagoner mean?
- Someone who drives a wagon.
- One who transports the mined material away from the face in wagons.
Where does wagoner come from?
From wagon + -er.
Words that rhyme with wagoner
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wagoner.
Questions about saying wagoner
How do you pronounce wagoner?
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 wagoner?
Wagoner has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAG). Broken into parts: WAG · uh · ner.
Is wagoner 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).