How to pronounce puggle
Say it like PUHG-ul. Puggle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHG).
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- PUHG
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Puggle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PUHGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of puggle
American and British speakers say puggle in essentially the same way: /ˈpʌɡəl/ in the US and /ˈpʌɡəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUHG-ul.
What does puggle mean?
- To coax (a rabbit) from a burrow by poking a stick down the hole and moving it about; to delve into a hole in order to locate an animal.
- To poke around a hole with a stick, as to explore, remove obstacles, etc.
- A baby monotreme (echidna or platypus).
- A small mixed breed of dog created by mating a pug and beagle.
Where does puggle come from?
British dialect (Hertfordshire, Essex), from pug (“to poke”) + -le (“frequentative suffix”).
Words that rhyme with puggle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of puggle.
Questions about saying puggle
How do you pronounce puggle?
Say PUHG-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʌɡəl/. In British English it is /ˈpʌɡəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in puggle?
Puggle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHG). Broken into parts: PUHG · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say puggle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʌɡəl/ and the British form is /ˈpʌɡəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.