How to pronounce unplug
Say it like un-PLUHG. Unplug has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLUHG).
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- un
- PLUHG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unplug pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PLUHGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of unplug
American and British speakers say unplug in essentially the same way: /ənˈplʌɡ/ in the US and /ənˈplʌɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-PLUHG.
What does unplug mean?
- To disconnect from a supply, especially an electrical socket.“To save electricity, I unplug my computer when I am not at home.”
- To stop using electronic devices, especially for relaxation or to reduce stress.
- To remove a blockage from (especially a water pipe or drain).“I had to unplug the sink the other day: there was far too much hair and gunk down there.”
Where does unplug come from?
From un- + plug.
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Words that rhyme with unplug
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Questions about saying unplug
How do you pronounce unplug?
Say un-PLUHG. The American pronunciation is /ənˈplʌɡ/. In British English it is /ənˈplʌɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unplug?
Unplug has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLUHG). Broken into parts: un · PLUHG.
Do Americans and Brits say unplug the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈplʌɡ/ and the British form is /ənˈplʌɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.