How to Pronounce Staggered

To pronounce "staggered", say STAGG-er-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

STAGG-er-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “staggered”

"staggered" has 3 syllables: stagg-er-ed. It rhymes with haggard and laggard, if that helps it stick.

What does staggered mean?

verb

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

adjective

  1. Astonished, taken aback.
  2. Arranged in a way that is not uniform.

    “The U.S. Senate holds staggered elections, with only one third of the seats being filled every two years.”

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Words that rhyme with staggered

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haggardlaggardswaggeredagardmaggardthagardthaggard

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "staggered"?▾

"Staggered" has 3 syllables: stagg · er · ed.

What does "staggered" mean?▾

Staggered: Sway unsteadily, reel, or totter.

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