How to Pronounce "staggering"
word
/ˈstæɡɝˌɪŋ/
STAG-er-ing
/stˈæɡəɹɪŋ/
stag-uh-ring
Definition
Something 'staggering' is extremely surprising because it is very large, impressive, or hard to believe. It can also describe the unsteady way of walking when someone is off-balance.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈstæɡɝˌɪŋ/
British English
/stˈæɡəɹɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STAG-er-ing
UK
stag-uh-ring
Listen in Context
The company made a staggering profit last year.
The earthquake caused staggering damage to the city.
He stood up and took a staggering step.
The cost of the project is absolutely staggering.