How to Pronounce Stagger

To pronounce "stagger", say STAGG-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈstæɡə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈstæɡə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “stagger”

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

What does stagger mean?

noun

  1. An unsteady movement of the body in walking or standing as if one were about to fall; a reeling motion

    “the stagger of a drunken man”

  2. A disease of horses and other animals, attended by reeling, unsteady gait or sudden falling

    “apoplectic or sleepy staggers”

verb

  1. Sway unsteadily, reel, or totter.
  2. Doubt, waver, be shocked.

Words that rhyme with stagger

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

swaggernaggerdaggerdraggersaggergaggerlaggersandbaggershaggerbraggernagorsaggar

Related words

reellurchstumbleswagdistributestackcareenkeel

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stagger"?▾

"Stagger" has 2 syllables: stagg · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "stagger"?▾

The IPA transcription of "stagger" is /ˈstæɡə/.

What does "stagger" mean?▾

Stagger: An unsteady movement of the body in walking or standing as if one were about to fall; a reeling motion

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