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