How to Pronounce Dragged

To pronounce "dragged", say DRAGG-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /dɹæɡd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/dɹæɡd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dragged”

"dragged" has 2 syllables: dragg-ed. It rhymes with jagged and shagged, if that helps it stick.

What does dragged mean?

verb

  1. To pull along a surface or through a medium, sometimes with difficulty.

    “Let's drag this load of wood over to the shed.”

  2. 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.”

verb

  1. To perform as a drag queen or drag king.

Synonyms

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Words that rhyme with dragged

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

jaggedshaggedsnaggedscraggedfaggedcraggedtaggedflaggedsaggedslaggedlaggedgagged

Related words

effortfulslowabductedbeatbeenblownbootedbrought

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dragged"?▾

"Dragged" has 2 syllables: dragg · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "dragged"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dragged" is /dɹæɡd/.

What does "dragged" mean?▾

Dragged: To pull along a surface or through a medium, sometimes with difficulty.

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