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