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