How to pronounce clag
Say it like KLAG. Clag is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce clag. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KLAG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clag pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of clag
American and British speakers say clag in essentially the same way: /klæɡ/ in the US and /klæɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLAG.
What does clag mean?
- A glue or paste made from starch.
- Low cloud, fog or smog.
- Unburned carbon (smoke) from a steam or diesel locomotive, or multiple unit.
- To stick, like boots in mud
- To hit
Where does clag come from?
From Middle English claggen, probably of Scandinavian origin.
Words that rhyme with clag
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clag.
Questions about saying clag
How do you pronounce clag?
Say KLAG. The American pronunciation is /klæɡ/. In British English it is /klæɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clag?
Clag is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KLAG.
Do Americans and Brits say clag the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /klæɡ/ and the British form is /klæɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.