How to pronounce tugboat
Say it like TUHG-boht. Tugboat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHG).
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US American/ˈtʌɡboʊt/TUHG-boht
UK British/ˈtʌɡbəʊt/TUHG-boht
- TUHG
- boht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tugboat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TUHGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- bohtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of tugboat
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TUHG-boht.
What does tugboat mean?
noun
- A small, powerful boat used to push or pull barges or to help maneuver larger vessels.
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Questions about saying tugboat
How do you pronounce tugboat?
Say TUHG-boht. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʌɡboʊt/. In British English it is /ˈtʌɡbəʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tugboat?
Tugboat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHG). Broken into parts: TUHG · boht.
Is tugboat pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈtʌɡbəʊt/ (TUHG-boht).