How to Pronounce Dagger

To pronounce "dagger", say DAGG-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdæɡə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈdæɡə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dagger”

"dagger" has 2 syllables: dagg-er. It rhymes with stagger and swagger, if that helps it stick.

What does dagger mean?

noun

  1. A stabbing weapon, similar to a sword but with a short, double-edged blade.
  2. The text character †; the obelus.

verb

  1. To pierce with a dagger; to stab.

Synonyms

barbdirkknifeobeliskobelus

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Words that rhyme with dagger

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

staggerswaggernaggerdraggersaggergaggerlaggersandbaggershaggerbraggernagorsaggar

Related words

obeliskswordbladesneeknifecloakskeancross

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dagger"?▾

"Dagger" has 2 syllables: dagg · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "dagger"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dagger" is /ˈdæɡə(ɹ)/.

What does "dagger" mean?▾

Dagger: A stabbing weapon, similar to a sword but with a short, double-edged blade.

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