How to Pronounce Bag

To pronounce "bag", say BAG — one syllable, IPA /ˈbæːɡ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈbæːɡ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bag”

"bag" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with gag and drag, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: bagge, bagg — easy to mix up when writing.

What does bag mean?

noun

  1. A flexible container made of cloth, paper, plastic, etc.
  2. A handbag

verb

  1. To put into a bag.
  2. To catch or kill, especially when fishing or hunting.

    “We bagged three deer yesterday.”

Synonyms

cup of teathingdoghaghandbagpursemultisetpoke

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Words that rhyme with bag

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gagdragsnagslagshagstagscragwagtaghagflagdag

Related words

pursepocketbookhandbagpocketbagfulsuitcasedishgrip

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bag"?▾

"Bag" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "bag"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bag" is /ˈbæːɡ/.

What does "bag" mean?▾

Bag: A flexible container made of cloth, paper, plastic, etc.

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