How to pronounce mugging
Say it like MUHG-ing. Mugging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHG).
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- MUHG
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mugging 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mugging
American and British speakers say mugging in essentially the same way: /ˈmʌɡɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈmʌɡɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHG-ing.
What does mugging mean?
- A quick violent robbery of a person, usually in a public place.“There have been three muggings in this street in the past week.”
- present participle and gerund of mug How to pronounce mug
Words that rhyme with mugging
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mugging.
Questions about saying mugging
How do you pronounce mugging?
Say MUHG-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌɡɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmʌɡɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mugging?
Mugging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHG). Broken into parts: MUHG · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say mugging the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmʌɡɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈmʌɡɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.