How to pronounce plugging
Say it like PLUHG-ing. Plugging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLUHG).
- PLUHG
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plugging pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLUHGSay 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 plugging
American and British speakers say plugging in essentially the same way: /ˈplʌɡɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈplʌɡɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLUHG-ing.
What does plugging mean?
- present participle and gerund of plug How to pronounce plug
- The act of stopping with a plug.
- The material of which a plug or stopper is made.
- An arrangement of plugs.“We tried a few different pluggings.”
Words that rhyme with plugging
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of plugging.
Questions about saying plugging
How do you pronounce plugging?
Say PLUHG-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈplʌɡɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈplʌɡɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plugging?
Plugging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLUHG). Broken into parts: PLUHG · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say plugging the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈplʌɡɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈplʌɡɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.