How to pronounce mugger
Say it like MUHG-er. Mugger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHG).
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- MUHG
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mugger 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of mugger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MUHG-uh.
What does mugger mean?
- A person who assaults and robs others, especially in a public place.
- A person who makes exaggerated faces, as a performance; a gurner.
- A large crocodile, Crocodylus palustris, of southwest Asia, having a very broad wrinkled snout.
- comparative form of mug: more mug How to pronounce mug
Where does mugger come from?
From mug + -er.
Words that rhyme with mugger
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mugger.
Questions about saying mugger
How do you pronounce mugger?
Say MUHG-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌɡɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmʌɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mugger?
Mugger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHG). Broken into parts: MUHG · er.
Is mugger 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 /ˈmʌɡə/ (MUHG-uh).