How to Pronounce Laggy

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

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/ˈlæɡi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “laggy”

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What does laggy mean?

adjective

  1. Having a delayed response to a change in the factors influencing it.

    “Gasoline prices usually show a laggier response to crude-oil price reduction than to crude-oil price increases.”

  2. Tending to lag, or respond slowly because of network latency.

    “I've given up trying to play on that laggy server.”

Related words

logylaggardlylazylethargicdraggytardysluggishslackish

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "laggy"?▾

"Laggy" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "laggy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "laggy" is /ˈlæɡi/.

What does "laggy" mean?▾

Laggy: Having a delayed response to a change in the factors influencing it.

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