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