How to pronounce "drag"

drag

Noun
American
/dræɡ/

Syllable Breakdown

drag

How natives say drag

British
/dræɡ/

Syllable Breakdown

drag

How natives say drag

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'd' sound: place the tip of the tongue against the ridge behind the upper front teeth.

  • Move to the 'r' sound: slightly curl the tongue upward without touching the roof of your mouth.

  • End with 'æɡ': open your mouth wide for 'æ' and finish with a soft 'g' produced at the back of the throat.

Common Mistakes

  • draɪɡ (drag)

  • drɛɡ (dræg)

  • drɑːɡ (dræg)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Same as American

common mistakes

  • Same as American

FAQ

Is it 'dræg' or 'drɑg'?

It is 'dræg'. Open your mouth wide for the 'æ' sound.

Why does 'r' in 'drag' feel different?

In English, 'r' is pronounced with the tongue curled slightly upwards.

Can 'drag' have a silent letter?

No, all letters in 'drag' are pronounced.

Definition

drag

To pull something along with difficulty.

Word Family

dragged

/dræɡd/

verb

Pulled something with effort.

Example: She dragged the chair across the room.

dragging

/ˈdræɡɪŋ/

verb

Pulling something with effort.

Example: I am dragging the suitcase.

dragger

/ˈdræɡər/

noun

One who drags.

Example: He is a dragger of large nets.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Drag vs. Dragged

- 'Dragged' ends with a 'd' sound.

Drag vs. Dragging

- 'Dragging' has an additional '-ɪŋ' sound.

Drag vs. Dragger

- 'Dragger' ends with an '-ər' sound.

Pro Tips

Use a mirror

Watch your mouth shape as you pronounce 'drag'. It helps in getting the 'æ' sound right.

Practice with minimal pairs

Contrast 'drag' with words like 'dog' to notice oral differences.

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