How to pronounce nags
Say it like NAGZ. Nags is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NAGZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nags pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NAGZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of nags
American and British speakers say nags in essentially the same way: /næɡz/ in the US and /næɡz/ in the UK.
British respelling: NAGZ.
What does nags mean?
- plural of nag How to pronounce nag
Questions about saying nags
How do you pronounce nags?
Say NAGZ. The American pronunciation is /næɡz/. In British English it is /næɡz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nags?
Nags is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NAGZ.
Do Americans and Brits say nags the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /næɡz/ and the British form is /næɡz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.