How to pronounce earplugs
Say it like EER-pluhgz. Earplugs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EER).
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- EER
- pluhgz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Earplugs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- pluhgzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of earplugs
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EER-pluhgz.
Other ways to say earplugs
Earplugs also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- EER-pluhgz /ˈirˌplʌɡz/
What does earplugs mean?
- plural of earplug How to pronounce earplug
Questions about saying earplugs
How do you pronounce earplugs?
Say EER-pluhgz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪrˌplʌɡz/. In British English it is /ˈɪəˌplʌɡz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in earplugs?
Earplugs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EER). Broken into parts: EER · pluhgz.
Is earplugs pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɪəˌplʌɡz/ (EER-pluhgz).