How to pronounce hugs
Say it like HUHGZ. Hugs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- HUHGZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hugs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HUHGZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of hugs
American and British speakers say hugs in essentially the same way: /hʌɡz/ in the US and /hʌɡz/ in the UK.
British respelling: HUHGZ.
What does hugs mean?
- plural of hug How to pronounce hug
- third-person singular simple present indicative of hug How to pronounce hug
Questions about saying hugs
How do you pronounce hugs?
Say HUHGZ. The American pronunciation is /hʌɡz/. In British English it is /hʌɡz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hugs?
Hugs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HUHGZ.
Do Americans and Brits say hugs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /hʌɡz/ and the British form is /hʌɡz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.