How to Pronounce Gag

To pronounce "gag", say GAG — one syllable, IPA /ɡæɡ/. 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

/ɡæɡ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “gag”

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

What does gag mean?

noun

  1. A device to restrain speech, such as a rag in the mouth secured with tape or a rubber ball threaded onto a cord or strap.
  2. An order or rule forbidding discussion of a case or subject.

verb

  1. To experience the vomiting reflex.

    “He gagged when he saw the open wound.”

  2. To cause to heave with nausea.

Synonyms

gag ordergag grouper

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Words that rhyme with gag

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dragsnagslagshagstagscragbagwagtaghagflagdag

Related words

chokesuffocatequipjestjapewheezefretjoke

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gag"?▾

"Gag" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "gag"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gag" is /ɡæɡ/.

What does "gag" mean?▾

Gag: A device to restrain speech, such as a rag in the mouth secured with tape or a rubber ball threaded onto a cord or strap.

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