How to Pronounce Rags

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

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/ɹæɡz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “rags”

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

What does rags 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.

noun

  1. A coarse kind of rock, somewhat cellular in texture; ragstone.

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Words that rhyme with rags

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cragsflagstagsbagssagssnagsstagsshagsbaggslagsnagswags

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rags"?▾

"Rags" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "rags"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rags" is /ɹæɡz/.

What does "rags" mean?▾

Rags: (in the plural) Tattered clothes.

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