How to Pronounce Shag

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/ʃæɡ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “shag”

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

What does shag mean?

noun

  1. Matted material; rough massed hair, fibres etc.
  2. Coarse shredded tobacco.

verb

  1. To make hairy or shaggy; to roughen.
  2. To hang in shaggy clusters.

adjective

  1. Hairy; shaggy.

Words that rhyme with shag

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gagdragsnagslagstagscragbagwagtaghagflagdag

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shag"?▾

"Shag" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "shag"?▾

The IPA transcription of "shag" is /ʃæɡ/.

What does "shag" mean?▾

Shag: Matted material; rough massed hair, fibres etc.

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