How to pronounce wag
Say it like WAG. Wag is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- WAG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wag pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of wag
American and British speakers say wag in essentially the same way: /wæɡ/ in the US and /wæɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: WAG.
What does wag mean?
- An oscillating movement.“The wag of my dog's tail expresses happiness.”
- A witty person.
- To swing from side to side, as an animal's tail, or someone's head to express disagreement or disbelief.
- To play truant from school.
- To move continually, especially in gossip; said of the tongue.“She's a real gossip: her tongue is always wagging.”
Where does wag come from?
The verb may be regarded as an iterative or emphatic form of waw (verb), which is often nearly synonymous; it was used, e.g., of a loose tooth.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with wag
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Questions about saying wag
How do you pronounce wag?
Say WAG. The American pronunciation is /wæɡ/. In British English it is /wæɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wag?
Wag is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: WAG.
Do Americans and Brits say wag the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /wæɡ/ and the British form is /wæɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.