How to Pronounce "dagger"
word
/ˈdæɡɝ/
DA-gur
/dˈæɡɐ/
DA-guh
Definition
A dagger is a short, pointed knife used as a weapon, often for stabbing. In writing, 'dagger' can also mean a symbol (†) used for notes or footnotes.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈdæɡɝ/
British English
/dˈæɡɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DA-gur
UK
DA-guh
Listen in Context
There is a dagger symbol next to the word.
The knight carried a dagger at his side.
He used a dagger to cut the rope.
He glared at me like I had pointed a dagger at him.