To pronounce "dead-bug", say DEADB-ug — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"dead-bug" has 2 syllables: deadb-ug.
"Dead-bug" has 2 syllables: deadb · ug.
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