How to pronounce vug
Say it like VUHG. Vug is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- VUHG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vug pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VUHGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of vug
American and British speakers say vug in essentially the same way: /vʌɡ/ in the US and /vʌɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: VUHG.
What does vug mean?
- A small to medium-sized cavity inside rock that may be formed through a variety of processes.
Where does vug come from?
From Cornish vooga (“cave”); compare fogou.
Words that rhyme with vug
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vug.
Questions about saying vug
How do you pronounce vug?
Say VUHG. The American pronunciation is /vʌɡ/. In British English it is /vʌɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vug?
Vug is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: VUHG.
Do Americans and Brits say vug the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /vʌɡ/ and the British form is /vʌɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.