How to Pronounce Flagging

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈflæɡɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “flagging”

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

What does flagging mean?

verb

  1. To furnish or deck out with flags.
  2. To mark with a flag, especially to indicate the importance of something.

verb

  1. To weaken, become feeble.

    “His strength flagged toward the end of the race.”

  2. To hang loose without stiffness; to bend down, as flexible bodies; to be loose, yielding, limp.

verb

  1. To pave with flagstones.

    “Fred is planning to flag his patio this weekend.”

Words that rhyme with flagging

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blaggingnaggingshaggingunflaggingsaggingsandbaggingfaggingwagginglaggingdraggingtagginggagging

Related words

droopingtiredweakenedslackstumblingstrugglingsluggishstagnant

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "flagging"?▾

"Flagging" has 2 syllables: flagg · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "flagging"?▾

The IPA transcription of "flagging" is /ˈflæɡɪŋ/.

What does "flagging" mean?▾

Flagging: To furnish or deck out with flags.

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