How to pronounce jag
Say it like JAG. Jag is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- JAG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jag pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of jag
American and British speakers say jag in essentially the same way: /dʒæɡ/ in the US and /dʒæɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: JAG.
What does jag mean?
- A sharp projection.
- A part broken off; a fragment.
- A flap, a tear in a clothing
- To cut unevenly.
- To pierce with a sharp object.
- To tease.
- Enough liquor to make a person noticeably drunk; a skinful.
- A binge or period of overindulgence; a spree.
- A fit, spell, outburst.
Where does jag come from?
The verb is from jaggen, from Old English giacgian.
Words that rhyme with jag
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of jag.
Questions about saying jag
How do you pronounce jag?
Say JAG. The American pronunciation is /dʒæɡ/. In British English it is /dʒæɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jag?
Jag is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: JAG.
Do Americans and Brits say jag the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒæɡ/ and the British form is /dʒæɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.