How to Pronounce Drag

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

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Syllable

Letters

/dɹæɡ/

IPA

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

noun

Resistance of the air (or some other fluid) to something moving through it.
“When designing cars, manufacturers have to take drag into consideration.”
(foundry) The bottom part of a sand casting mold.

verb

To pull along a surface or through a medium, sometimes with difficulty.
“Let's drag this load of wood over to the shed.”
To move onward heavily, laboriously, or slowly; to advance with weary effort; to go on lingeringly.
“Time seems to drag when you’re waiting for a bus.”

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

How many syllables are in "drag"?▾

"Drag" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "drag"?▾

The IPA transcription of "drag" is /dɹæɡ/.

What does "drag" mean?▾

Drag: Resistance of the air (or some other fluid) to something moving through it.

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