How to pronounce glug
Say it like GLUHG. Glug is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GLUHG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glug pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLUHGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of glug
American and British speakers say glug in essentially the same way: /ɡlʌɡ/ in the US and /ɡlʌɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: GLUHG.
What does glug mean?
- The sound made when a significant amount of liquid is poured suddenly out of something, such as a jug or bottle.
- The amount of liquid issued when the "glug" sound is heard.“Pour a glug of bleach into the toilet.”
- To flow in noisy bursts.“The water glugged down the sink.”
- To quickly swallow liquid.“He had glugged that glass of wine before she got a chance to introduce herself.”
- To pour noisily.
- The sound made when a significant amount of liquid is poured out of a jug, bottle, etc., or when such an amount is swallowed by a person.
Where does glug come from?
Onomatopoeic, imitating the sound of pouring or swallowing liquid.
Words that rhyme with glug
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of glug.
Questions about saying glug
How do you pronounce glug?
Say GLUHG. The American pronunciation is /ɡlʌɡ/. In British English it is /ɡlʌɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glug?
Glug is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GLUHG.
Do Americans and Brits say glug the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡlʌɡ/ and the British form is /ɡlʌɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.