How to Pronounce Chugs

To pronounce "chugs", say CHUGS — one syllable, IPA /tʃʌɡz/. 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

/tʃʌɡz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “chugs”

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

What does chugs 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.”

noun

  1. A dog; a cross between a pug and a chihuahua.

Words that rhyme with chugs

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

thugsjugsbugslugstugsjuggstrigslugesbuggsslugsdrugshugs

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chugs"?▾

"Chugs" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "chugs"?▾

The IPA transcription of "chugs" is /tʃʌɡz/.

What does "chugs" mean?▾

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

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