How to pronounce thuggery
Say it like THUHG-uh-ree. Thuggery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUHG).
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- THUHG
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thuggery pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THUHGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of thuggery
American and British speakers say thuggery in essentially the same way: /ˈθʌɡəri/ in the US and /ˈθʌɡəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: THUHG-uh-ree.
What does thuggery mean?
- The violent, criminal acts that are associated with thugs, and/or the fashion, manner of speaking, and demeanor associated with them.
Where does thuggery come from?
From thug + -ery.
Questions about saying thuggery
How do you pronounce thuggery?
Say THUHG-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈθʌɡəri/. In British English it is /ˈθʌɡəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thuggery?
Thuggery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUHG). Broken into parts: THUHG · uh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say thuggery the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈθʌɡəri/ and the British form is /ˈθʌɡəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.