How to pronounce nagging
Say it like NAG-ing. Nagging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAG).
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- NAG
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nagging pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NAGSay 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 nagging
American and British speakers say nagging in essentially the same way: /ˈnæɡɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈnæɡɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: NAG-ing.
What does nagging mean?
- Persistently annoying or painful.“nagging doubt”
- present participle and gerund of nag How to pronounce nag
- The action of the verb nag.
Words that rhyme with nagging
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nagging.
Questions about saying nagging
How do you pronounce nagging?
Say NAG-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈnæɡɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈnæɡɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nagging?
Nagging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAG). Broken into parts: NAG · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say nagging the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnæɡɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈnæɡɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.