How to Pronounce Drugs

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

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Syllable

Letters

/dɹʌɡz/

IPA

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

noun

A substance used to treat an illness, relieve a symptom, or modify a chemical process in the body for a specific purpose.
“Aspirin is a drug that reduces pain, acts against inflammation and lowers body temperature.”
A psychoactive substance, especially one which is illegal and addictive, ingested for recreational use, such as cocaine.

verb

To administer intoxicating drugs to, generally without the recipient's knowledge or consent.
“She suddenly felt strange, and only then realized she'd been drugged.”
To add intoxicating drugs to with the intention of drugging someone.
“She suddenly felt strange. She realized her drink must have been drugged.”

noun

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

How many syllables are in "drugs"?▾

"Drugs" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "drugs"?▾

The IPA transcription of "drugs" is /dɹʌɡz/.

What does "drugs" mean?▾

Drugs: A substance used to treat an illness, relieve a symptom, or modify a chemical process in the body for a specific purpose.

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