How to Pronounce "wagner"
word
/ˈvɑɡnɝ/, /ˈwæɡnɝ/
VAHG-nur, WAG-nur
/ˈvɒɡnɜː/, /ˈwæɡnɜː/
VOG-nuh, WAG-nuh
Definition
Wagner is a surname most famously associated with Richard Wagner, a 19th-century German composer known for his operas. It can also refer to people with the first name Wagner, especially in countries like Brazil, or be used for organizations, such as the Wagner Group.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈvɑɡnɝ/, /ˈwæɡnɝ/
British English
/ˈvɒɡnɜː/, /ˈwæɡnɜː/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
VAHG-nur, WAG-nur
UK
VOG-nuh, WAG-nuh
Listen in Context
Wagner was a famous German composer.
My friend's name is Wagner.
Many people admire Wagner's music.
Have you ever listened to Wagner's operas? They're intense!