How to Pronounce Saga

To pronounce "saga", say SAG-a — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsɑːɡə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈsɑːɡə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “saga”

"saga" has 2 syllables: sag-a. It rhymes with aga and cheektowaga, if that helps it stick.

What does saga mean?

noun

  1. An Old Norse (Icelandic) prose narrative, especially one dealing with family or social histories and legends.
  2. Something with the qualities of such a saga; an epic, a long story.

Words that rhyme with saga

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

agacheektowagagoggahagahuallagawagaaguinagaarriagaazcarragaazcuenaga

Related words

historyaccounthistorianchroniclemythepisodeepicsage

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "saga"?▾

"Saga" has 2 syllables: sag · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "saga"?▾

The IPA transcription of "saga" is /ˈsɑːɡə/.

What does "saga" mean?▾

Saga: An Old Norse (Icelandic) prose narrative, especially one dealing with family or social histories and legends.

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