How to pronounce dug
Say it like DUHG. Dug is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DUHG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dug pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DUHGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of dug
American and British speakers say dug in essentially the same way: /dʌɡ/ in the US and /dʌɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHG.
What does dug mean?
- an udder or breast or teat
Words that rhyme with dug
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dug.
Questions about saying dug
How do you pronounce dug?
Say DUHG. The American pronunciation is /dʌɡ/. In British English it is /dʌɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dug?
Dug is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DUHG.
Do Americans and Brits say dug the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʌɡ/ and the British form is /dʌɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.