How to Pronounce Haggard

To pronounce "haggard", say HAGG-ard — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhæɡ.əd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈhæɡ.əd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “haggard”

"haggard" has 2 syllables: hagg-ard. It rhymes with laggard and staggered, if that helps it stick.

What does haggard mean?

noun

  1. A hunting bird captured as an adult.
  2. A young or untrained hawk or falcon.

adjective

  1. Looking exhausted, worried, or poor in condition

    “A gradual descent into a haggard and feeble state.”

  2. (of an animal) Wild or untamed

    “a haggard or refractory hawk”

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Words that rhyme with haggard

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laggardstaggeredswaggeredagardmaggardthagardthaggard

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "haggard"?▾

"Haggard" has 2 syllables: hagg · ard.

What is the IPA transcription of "haggard"?▾

The IPA transcription of "haggard" is /ˈhæɡ.əd/.

What does "haggard" mean?▾

Haggard: A hunting bird captured as an adult.

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