How to Pronounce Wag

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

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Letters

/wæɡ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “wag”

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

Sounds exactly like: wagg — easy to mix up when writing.

What does wag mean?

noun

  1. An oscillating movement.

    “The wag of my dog's tail expresses happiness.”

  2. A witty person.

verb

  1. To swing from side to side, such as of an animal's tail, or someone's head, to express disagreement or disbelief.
  2. To play truant from school.

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Words that rhyme with wag

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gagdragsnagslagshagstagscragbagtaghagflagdag

Related words

waggleshakewitcardstiragitatewavecutup

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wag"?▾

"Wag" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "wag"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wag" is /wæɡ/.

What does "wag" mean?▾

Wag: An oscillating movement.

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