How to pronounce ag
Say it like AG. Ag is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- AG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ag pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of ag
American and British speakers say ag in essentially the same way: /æɡ/ in the US and /æɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: AG.
What does ag mean?
- Expressing annoyance, remorse, surprise, etc.: oh, ah.
- Alternative letter-case form of AG (“aggressive (butch)”).
Where does ag come from?
Borrowed from Afrikaans ag, from Dutch ach.
Questions about saying ag
How do you pronounce ag?
Say AG. The American pronunciation is /æɡ/. In British English it is /æɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ag?
Ag is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: AG.
Do Americans and Brits say ag the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /æɡ/ and the British form is /æɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.