How to Pronounce "drag out"
expression
ˈdɹæɡ/ /ˈaʊt
DRAG-out
dɹˈæɡ/ /ˈaʊt
drag-OUT
Definition
To make something last longer than necessary, often more than people want. Used for meetings, stories, tasks, or events that are unnecessarily extended.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɹæɡ/ /ˈaʊt
British English
dɹˈæɡ/ /ˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DRAG-out
UK
drag-OUT
Listen in Context
Why drag out the decision? Let’s just choose now.
The meeting was dragged out for three hours.
Please don’t drag out your story.
He tends to drag out simple tasks.