How to Pronounce Dag

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/dæɡ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dag”

"dag" 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: dagg — easy to mix up when writing.

What does dag mean?

noun

  1. A hanging end or shred, in particular a long pointed strip of cloth at the edge of a piece of clothing, or one of a row of decorative strips of cloth that may ornament a tent, booth or fairground.
  2. A dangling lock of sheep’s wool matted with dung.

verb

  1. To shear the hindquarters of a sheep in order to remove dags or prevent their formation.
  2. To daggle or bemire.

Synonyms

daggingdaglocktaglockdung tag

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Words that rhyme with dag

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gagdragsnagslagshagstagscragbagwagtaghagflag

Related words

dekagramdecagramdkgauditoriumtheatregtslibraryday

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dag"?▾

"Dag" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "dag"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dag" is /dæɡ/.

What does "dag" mean?▾

Dag: A hanging end or shred, in particular a long pointed strip of cloth at the edge of a piece of clothing, or one of a row of decorative strips of cloth that may ornament a tent, booth or fairground.

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