How to Pronounce Saddlebag

To pronounce "saddlebag", say SADDL-eb-ag — 3 syllables, IPA /sædəlˈbæɡ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/sædəlˈbæɡ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “saddlebag”

"saddlebag" has 3 syllables: saddl-eb-ag. It rhymes with gag and drag, if that helps it stick.

What does saddlebag mean?

noun

  1. A covered pouch, usually one of a pair, laid across the back of a horse, donkey, or mule behind its saddle, or hanging over the rear wheel of a bicycle or motorcycle; often made of leather or (on a bicycle or motorcycle) a rigid material.
  2. (in the plural) Loose fatty flesh on a person's upper thighs or buttocks, that hangs like saddlebags.

Synonyms

riding breeches

Words that rhyme with saddlebag

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gagdragsnagslagshagstagscragbagwagtaghagflag

Related words

satchelsuitcasepursebagbriefcasepunchsaddle-bagsaddle

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "saddlebag"?▾

"Saddlebag" has 3 syllables: saddl · eb · ag.

What is the IPA transcription of "saddlebag"?▾

The IPA transcription of "saddlebag" is /sædəlˈbæɡ/.

What does "saddlebag" mean?▾

Saddlebag: A covered pouch, usually one of a pair, laid across the back of a horse, donkey, or mule behind its saddle, or hanging over the rear wheel of a bicycle or motorcycle; often made of leather or (on a bicycle or motorcycle) a rigid material.

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