How to pronounce lugging
Say it like LUHG-ing. Lugging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHG).
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- LUHG
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lugging 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lugging
American and British speakers say lugging in essentially the same way: /ˈlʌɡɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈlʌɡɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LUHG-ing.
What does lugging mean?
- present participle and gerund of lug How to pronounce lug
- The process by which something is lugged from one place to another; a laborious carrying or dragging.
Words that rhyme with lugging
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lugging.
Questions about saying lugging
How do you pronounce lugging?
Say LUHG-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈlʌɡɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈlʌɡɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lugging?
Lugging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHG). Broken into parts: LUHG · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say lugging the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlʌɡɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈlʌɡɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.