How to Pronounce Chugging

To pronounce "chugging", say CHUGG-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtʃʌɡɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈtʃʌɡɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “chugging”

"chugging" has 2 syllables: chugg-ing. It rhymes with lugging and slugging, if that helps it stick.

What does chugging mean?

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.”

verb

  1. To solicit charitable donations on the street, particularly in a persistent manner.

    “I got chugged in the town centre today.”

noun

  1. The sound of something that chugs.

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Words that rhyme with chugging

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

luggingslugginghuggingtuggingbuggingfiggingpluggingwiggingdebuggingfriggingjiggingsnugging

Related words

gluggingchinkingneckingchug-a-luggugglingclunkgurglegurgling

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chugging"?▾

"Chugging" has 2 syllables: chugg · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "chugging"?▾

The IPA transcription of "chugging" is /ˈtʃʌɡɪŋ/.

What does "chugging" mean?▾

Chugging: To make dull explosive sounds.

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