How to pronounce lagging
Say it like LAG-ing. Lagging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAG).
- LAG
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lagging pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lagging
American and British speakers say lagging in essentially the same way: /ˈlæɡɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈlæɡɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAG-ing.
What does lagging mean?
- falling behind, not keeping up the pace
- Occurring after; indicating the later phase of
- The covering of something with strips of felt, wood etc, either as insulation or for protection.
- The material so used.
- A prison sentence, originally one of at least three years.
- present participle and gerund of lag How to pronounce lag
Words that rhyme with lagging
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lagging.
Questions about saying lagging
How do you pronounce lagging?
Say LAG-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈlæɡɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈlæɡɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lagging?
Lagging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAG). Broken into parts: LAG · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say lagging the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlæɡɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈlæɡɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.