How to Pronounce Hags

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

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Letters

/hæɡz/

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What does hags mean?

noun

  1. A witch, sorceress, or enchantress; a wizard.
  2. An ugly old woman.

noun

  1. A small wood, or part of a wood or copse, which is marked off or enclosed for felling, or which has been felled.
  2. A quagmire; mossy ground where peat or turf has been cut.

verb

  1. To harass; to weary with vexation.

Synonyms

borerhagfishmyxinidsleepmarkenslime eelsuckerbird cherryhackberry

Related words

witchcronebeldamebeldamhagfishtermagantcroneswitches

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hags"?▾

"Hags" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "hags"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hags" is /hæɡz/.

What does "hags" mean?▾

Hags: A witch, sorceress, or enchantress; a wizard.

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