How to pronounce tag
Say it like TAG. Tag is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TAG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tag pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of tag
American and British speakers say tag in essentially the same way: /tæɡ/ in the US and /tæɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAG.
What does tag mean?
- attach a tag or label to“label these bottles”
- touch a player while he is holding the ball
- provide with a name or nickname
- a label written or printed on paper, cardboard, or plastic that is attached to something to indicate its owner, nature, price, etc.
- a label associated with something for the purpose of identification“semantic tags were attached in order to identify different meanings of the word”
- a small piece of cloth or paper
Where does tag come from?
From Middle English tagge (“small piece hanging from a garment”), probably of North Germanic origin.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with tag
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tag.
Questions about saying tag
How do you pronounce tag?
Say TAG. The American pronunciation is /tæɡ/. In British English it is /tæɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tag?
Tag is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TAG.
Do Americans and Brits say tag the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tæɡ/ and the British form is /tæɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.