How to Pronounce Straggler

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

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈstɹæɡlə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “straggler”

"straggler" has 2 syllables: straggl-er. It rhymes with agler and flagler, if that helps it stick.

What does straggler mean?

noun

  1. A person who straggles, or departs from the direct or proper course, or from the company to which they belong.
  2. One who falls behind the rest, for example in a race.

Words that rhyme with straggler

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aglerflaglerhaglerkaglerwagler

Related words

straylingdrifterstraungerstringeroutlanderstraggotschlepperrunagate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "straggler"?▾

"Straggler" has 2 syllables: straggl · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "straggler"?▾

The IPA transcription of "straggler" is /ˈstɹæɡlə/.

What does "straggler" mean?▾

Straggler: A person who straggles, or departs from the direct or proper course, or from the company to which they belong.

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