How to Pronounce Bearhug

To pronounce "bearhug", say BEARH-ug — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

BEARH-ug

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💡 Tip for remembering “bearhug”

"bearhug" has 2 syllables: bearh-ug.

What does bearhug mean?

noun

  1. Any especially large, tight or enthusiastic hug, usually friendly and especially between males.

    “Granddad scooped up the child in a big bear hug.”

  2. A hostile takeover effort in which one firm offers to buy the other firm at a share price too high to refuse.

verb

  1. To embrace in a bear hug.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bearhug"?▾

"Bearhug" has 2 syllables: bearh · ug.

What does "bearhug" mean?▾

Bearhug: Any especially large, tight or enthusiastic hug, usually friendly and especially between males.

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