How to Pronounce Lagging

To pronounce "lagging", say LAGG-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

7

Letters

LAGG-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “lagging”

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

What does lagging mean?

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)

noun

  1. The covering of something with strips of felt, wood etc, either as insulation or for protection.
  2. The material so used.

adjective

  1. Falling behind, not keeping up the pace
  2. Occurring after; indicating the later phase of

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Words that rhyme with lagging

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blaggingnaggingshaggingflaggingunflaggingsaggingsandbaggingfaggingwaggingdraggingtagginggagging

Related words

retardingoverduelatedelayingdelayeddelaysluggishdelinquent

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lagging"?▾

"Lagging" has 2 syllables: lagg · ing.

What does "lagging" mean?▾

Lagging: To fail to keep up (the pace), to fall behind

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