How to Pronounce Dragging

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈdɹæɡɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dragging”

"dragging" has 2 syllables: dragg-ing. It rhymes with blagging and nagging, if that helps it stick.

What does dragging 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.

noun

  1. An instance of something being dragged.

Synonyms

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Words that rhyme with dragging

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blaggingnaggingshaggingflaggingunflaggingsaggingsandbaggingfaggingwagginglaggingtagginggagging

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dragging"?▾

"Dragging" has 2 syllables: dragg · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "dragging"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dragging" is /ˈdɹæɡɪŋ/.

What does "dragging" mean?▾

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

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