How to pronounce smuggled
Say it like SMUHG-uld. Smuggled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMUHG).
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- SMUHG
- uld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smuggled pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SMUHGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of smuggled
American and British speakers say smuggled in essentially the same way: /ˈsmʌɡəld/ in the US and /ˈsmʌɡəld/ in the UK.
British respelling: SMUHG-uld.
What does smuggled mean?
- simple past and past participle of smuggle How to pronounce smuggle
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Questions about saying smuggled
How do you pronounce smuggled?
Say SMUHG-uld. The American pronunciation is /ˈsmʌɡəld/. In British English it is /ˈsmʌɡəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smuggled?
Smuggled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMUHG). Broken into parts: SMUHG · uld.
Do Americans and Brits say smuggled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsmʌɡəld/ and the British form is /ˈsmʌɡəld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.