How to pronounce nuggets
Say it like NUHG-uts. Nuggets has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUHG).
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- NUHG
- uts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nuggets pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NUHGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- utsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nuggets
American and British speakers say nuggets in essentially the same way: /ˈnʌɡəts/ in the US and /ˈnʌɡəts/ in the UK.
British respelling: NUHG-uts.
What does nuggets mean?
- plural of nugget How to pronounce nugget
- Money.
- Synonym of rats (“expressing annoyance”).
Questions about saying nuggets
How do you pronounce nuggets?
Say NUHG-uts. The American pronunciation is /ˈnʌɡəts/. In British English it is /ˈnʌɡəts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nuggets?
Nuggets has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUHG). Broken into parts: NUHG · uts.
Do Americans and Brits say nuggets the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnʌɡəts/ and the British form is /ˈnʌɡəts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.