How to Pronounce Rag

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

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Letters

/ɹæɡ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “rag”

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

Sounds exactly like: rague, wragg — easy to mix up when writing.

What does rag mean?

noun

  1. (in the plural) Tattered clothes.
  2. A piece of old cloth; a tattered piece of cloth; a shred, a tatter.

verb

  1. To decorate (a wall, etc.) by applying paint with a rag.
  2. To become tattered.

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Words that rhyme with rag

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gagdragsnagslagshagstagscragbagwagtaghagflag

Related words

tatterteaserileshredbedevilfrustrateirritatevex

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rag"?▾

"Rag" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "rag"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rag" is /ɹæɡ/.

What does "rag" mean?▾

Rag: (in the plural) Tattered clothes.

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