How to Pronounce Lag

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

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Letters

/læɡ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “lag”

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

What does lag mean?

noun

  1. A gap, a delay; an interval created by something not keeping up; a latency.
  2. Delay; latency.

verb

  1. To fail to keep up (the pace), to fall behind
  2. To cover (for example, pipes) with felt strips or similar material (referring to a time lag effect in thermal transfer)

adjective

  1. Late
  2. Last; long-delayed.

Synonyms

latency

Words that rhyme with lag

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gagdragsnagslagshagstagscragbagwagtaghagflag

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lag"?▾

"Lag" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "lag"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lag" is /læɡ/.

What does "lag" mean?▾

Lag: A gap, a delay; an interval created by something not keeping up; a latency.

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