How to pronounce mug
Say it like MUHG. Mug is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MUHG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mug pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MUHGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of mug
American and British speakers say mug in essentially the same way: /mʌɡ/ in the US and /mʌɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHG.
What does mug mean?
- the quantity that can be held in a mug
- a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
- the human face (kisser and smiler and mug are informal terms for face and phiz is British)
- rob at gunpoint or with the threat of violence“I was mugged in the streets of New York last night”
Where does mug come from?
Early 16th century (originally Scots and northern English, denoting "earthenware, pot, jug"), of unknown origin, perhaps from North Germanic (compare Swedish mugg (“mug, jug”), Norwegian mugge (“pitcher, open can for warm drinks”), Danish m
Words that rhyme with mug
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mug.
Questions about saying mug
How do you pronounce mug?
Say MUHG. The American pronunciation is /mʌɡ/. In British English it is /mʌɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mug?
Mug is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MUHG.
Do Americans and Brits say mug the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mʌɡ/ and the British form is /mʌɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.