How to Pronounce "dragged out"
expression
ˈdɹæɡd/ /ˈaʊt
DRAGD-owt
dɹˈæɡd/ /ˈaʊt
dragd-OWT
Definition
If something is 'dragged out', it lasts longer than necessary or is made to continue in a slow or boring way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɹæɡd/ /ˈaʊt
British English
dɹˈæɡd/ /ˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DRAGD-owt
UK
dragd-OWT
Listen in Context
The movie felt dragged out and too long.
The meeting was dragged out for hours.
His explanation was dragged out and boring.
The negotiations were unnecessarily dragged out by both sides.