How to Pronounce Jagged

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/dʒæɡd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “jagged”

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

What does jagged mean?

verb

  1. To cut unevenly.
  2. To tease.

adjective

  1. Unevenly cut; having the texture of something so cut.
  2. Having a rough quality.

Synonyms

scraggyserrated

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Words that rhyme with jagged

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shaggedsnaggedscraggedfaggedcraggedtaggeddraggedflaggedsaggedslaggedlaggedgagged

Related words

scraggyrougherosenotchedunevenjaggytoothederratic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "jagged"?▾

"Jagged" has 2 syllables: jagg · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "jagged"?▾

The IPA transcription of "jagged" is /dʒæɡd/.

What does "jagged" mean?▾

Jagged: To cut unevenly.

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