How to pronounce wagging
Say it like WAG-ing. Wagging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAG).
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- WAG
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wagging 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of wagging
American and British speakers say wagging in essentially the same way: /ˈwæɡɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈwæɡɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: WAG-ing.
What does wagging mean?
- present participle and gerund of wag How to pronounce wag
- The motion of something that is wagged.“the waggings of a dog's tail”
Words that rhyme with wagging
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wagging.
Questions about saying wagging
How do you pronounce wagging?
Say WAG-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈwæɡɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈwæɡɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wagging?
Wagging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAG). Broken into parts: WAG · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say wagging the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwæɡɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈwæɡɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.