How to Pronounce Swaggering

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

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

SWAGG-er-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “swaggering”

"swaggering" has 3 syllables: swagg-er-ing. It rhymes with staggering, if that helps it stick.

What does swaggering mean?

verb

  1. To walk with a swaying motion; hence, to walk and act in a pompous, consequential manner.
  2. To boast or brag noisily; to be ostentatiously proud or vainglorious; to bluster; to bully.

noun

  1. Boastful, blustering behaviour.

adjective

  1. Boastful, proud, self-confident.

Synonyms

proud

Antonyms

mincing

Words that rhyme with swaggering

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "swaggering"?▾

"Swaggering" has 3 syllables: swagg · er · ing.

What does "swaggering" mean?▾

Swaggering: To walk with a swaying motion; hence, to walk and act in a pompous, consequential manner.

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