How to pronounce plugs
Say it like PLUHGZ. Plugs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PLUHGZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plugs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLUHGZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of plugs
American and British speakers say plugs in essentially the same way: /plʌɡz/ in the US and /plʌɡz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLUHGZ.
What does plugs mean?
- plural of plug How to pronounce plug
- third-person singular simple present indicative of plug How to pronounce plug
Questions about saying plugs
How do you pronounce plugs?
Say PLUHGZ. The American pronunciation is /plʌɡz/. In British English it is /plʌɡz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plugs?
Plugs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PLUHGZ.
Do Americans and Brits say plugs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /plʌɡz/ and the British form is /plʌɡz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.