How to Pronounce "tagalong"
word
ˈtæɡəˌlɔŋ
TAG-uh-lawng
ˈtæɡəlɒŋ
TAG-uh-long
Definition
A tagalong is a person, often a child, who follows someone everywhere, usually wanting to join in even if not invited.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtæɡəˌlɔŋ
British English
ˈtæɡəlɒŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAG-uh-lawng
UK
TAG-uh-long
Listen in Context
My little brother is such a tagalong when I play with my friends.
Nobody wanted a tagalong on their camping trip.
She felt like a tagalong at her older sister's birthday party.
Don't be a tagalong—let them have some time alone.