How to Pronounce Sagging

To pronounce "sagging", say SAGG-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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SAGG-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “sagging”

"sagging" has 2 syllables: sagg-ing. It rhymes with blagging and nagging, if that helps it stick.

What does sagging mean?

verb

  1. To sink, in the middle, by its weight or under applied pressure, below a horizontal line or plane.

    “A line or cable supported by its ends sags, even if it is tightly drawn.”

  2. (by extension) To lean, give way, or settle from a vertical position.

    “A building may sag one way or another.”

noun

  1. The act of something that sags.
  2. A manner of wearing pants or shorts below the waist, revealing some or all of the underwear.

adjective

  1. (of a person or clothes) Worn low on the waist, or wearing pants or shorts low on the waist.

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Words that rhyme with sagging

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blaggingnaggingshaggingflaggingunflaggingsandbaggingfaggingwagginglaggingdraggingtagginggagging

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droopingdroopylaxslumpingfailingdefaultingsettlinglacking

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sagging"?▾

"Sagging" has 2 syllables: sagg · ing.

What does "sagging" mean?▾

Sagging: To sink, in the middle, by its weight or under applied pressure, below a horizontal line or plane.

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