How to Pronounce Snag

To pronounce "snag", say SNAG — one syllable, IPA /ˈsnæɡ/. 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

/ˈsnæɡ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “snag”

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

What does snag mean?

noun

  1. A stump or base of a branch that has been lopped off; a short branch, or a sharp or rough branch.
  2. A dead tree that remains standing.

verb

  1. To catch or tear (e.g. fabric) upon a rough surface or projection.

    “Be careful not to snag your stockings on that concrete bench!”

  2. To damage or sink (a vessel) by collision; said of a tree or branch fixed to the bottom of a navigable body of water and partially submerged or rising to just beneath the surface.

    “The steamboat was snagged on the Mississippi River in 1862.”

Synonyms

hitchknotprotuberancepointtine

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Words that rhyme with snag

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gagdragslagshagstagscragbagwagtaghagflagdag

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "snag"?▾

"Snag" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "snag"?▾

The IPA transcription of "snag" is /ˈsnæɡ/.

What does "snag" mean?▾

Snag: A stump or base of a branch that has been lopped off; a short branch, or a sharp or rough branch.

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