How to pronounce lug
Say it like LUHG. Lug is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LUHG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lug pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LUHGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of lug
American and British speakers say lug in essentially the same way: /lʌɡ/ in the US and /lʌɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LUHG.
What does lug mean?
- To haul or drag along (especially something heavy); to carry; to pull.“Why do you always lug around so many books?”
- To run at too slow a speed.“When driving up a hill, choose a lower gear so you don't lug the engine.”
- To carry an excessive amount of sail for the conditions prevailing.
- The act of hauling or dragging.“a hard lug”
- That which is hauled or dragged.“The pack is a heavy lug.”
- Anything that moves slowly.
- A lugsail.
- The leather loop or ear by which a shaft is held up.
- A loop (or protuberance) found on both arms of a hinge, featuring a hole for the axis of the hinge.
Where does lug come from?
Probably related to slug (“lazy, slow-moving”), which may be from similar source(s).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with lug
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lug.
Questions about saying lug
How do you pronounce lug?
Say LUHG. The American pronunciation is /lʌɡ/. In British English it is /lʌɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lug?
Lug is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LUHG.
Do Americans and Brits say lug the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lʌɡ/ and the British form is /lʌɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.