How to pronounce lugger
Say it like LUHG-er. Lugger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHG).
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- LUHG
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lugger 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lugger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LUHG-uh.
What does lugger mean?
- Someone or something that lugs (“drags or hauls, especially something heavy”).
- A person whose job involves moving or pulling heavy objects.
- A person hired to locate potential customers and bring them to a gambling establishment.
- Synonym of lug (“to drag or haul (someone or something, especially when heavy); to carry, to pull”).
- To move heavily while, or as if, laden with goods; to lumber.
- A small sailing vessel having two or three masts and a running bowsprit, carrying lugsails.“pearling lugger”
Where does lugger come from?
From lug (verb) + -er (suffix forming agent nouns, and frequentative verbs).
Words that rhyme with lugger
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lugger.
Questions about saying lugger
How do you pronounce lugger?
Say LUHG-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈlʌɡər/. In British English it is /ˈlʌɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lugger?
Lugger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHG). Broken into parts: LUHG · er.
Is lugger 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 /ˈlʌɡə/ (LUHG-uh).