How to pronounce mugged
Say it like MUHGD. Mugged is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MUHGD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mugged pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MUHGDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of mugged
American and British speakers say mugged in essentially the same way: /mʌɡd/ in the US and /mʌɡd/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHGD.
What does mugged mean?
- simple past and past participle of mug How to pronounce mug
Words that rhyme with mugged
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mugged.
Questions about saying mugged
How do you pronounce mugged?
Say MUHGD. The American pronunciation is /mʌɡd/. In British English it is /mʌɡd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mugged?
Mugged is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MUHGD.
Do Americans and Brits say mugged the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mʌɡd/ and the British form is /mʌɡd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.