How to pronounce zag
Say it like ZAG. Zag is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- ZAG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zag pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of zag
American and British speakers say zag in essentially the same way: /zæɡ/ in the US and /zæɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZAG.
What does zag mean?
- One of a series of sharp turns or reversals.
- A twist in a storyline.
- To move with a sharp turn or reversal.
Where does zag come from?
Back-formation from zigzag.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with zag
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of zag.
Questions about saying zag
How do you pronounce zag?
Say ZAG. The American pronunciation is /zæɡ/. In British English it is /zæɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zag?
Zag is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ZAG.
Do Americans and Brits say zag the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /zæɡ/ and the British form is /zæɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.