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