How to Pronounce Chug

To pronounce "chug", say CHUG — one syllable, IPA /tʃʌɡ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/tʃʌɡ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “chug”

"chug" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with snug and smug, if that helps it stick.

What does chug mean?

noun

  1. A dull, fairly quick explosive or percussive sound, as if made by a labouring engine.
  2. A large gulp of drink.

    “He drank his beer in three chugs.”

verb

  1. To make dull explosive sounds.
  2. To move or travel whilst making such sounds.

    “We were chugging along a back road when the engine cut out.”

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Words that rhyme with chug

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

snugsmugslugbugplugjugtugsprigmughughumbugfirebug

Related words

drinkswallowpufflugaspirecalechug-a-lugchuff

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chug"?▾

"Chug" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "chug"?▾

The IPA transcription of "chug" is /tʃʌɡ/.

What does "chug" mean?▾

Chug: A dull, fairly quick explosive or percussive sound, as if made by a labouring engine.

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