How to Pronounce "drag on"
expression
ˈdɹæɡ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
DRAG-awn
dɹˈæɡ/ /ˈɒn
drag-ON
Definition
If something drags on, it continues for much longer than you want or expect, often becoming boring or tiresome.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɹæɡ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
dɹˈæɡ/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DRAG-awn
UK
drag-ON
Listen in Context
The meeting dragged on for hours.
His speech dragged on and people got bored.
Sometimes classes drag on when the teacher talks too much.
That movie really dragged on; I almost fell asleep.