How to Pronounce Hugged

To pronounce "hugged", say HUGG-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /hʌɡd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/hʌɡd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hugged”

"hugged" has 2 syllables: hugg-ed. It rhymes with tugged and lugged, if that helps it stick.

What does hugged mean?

verb

  1. To crouch; huddle as with cold.
  2. To cling closely together.

Synonyms

cleavestickhunkersquatstoopaccollcollembrace

Words that rhyme with hugged

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tuggedluggeddruggedsluggedpluggedunpluggedmuggedchuggedbuggedjuggedpuggedsnugged

Related words

cuddlingsnugglingcaressingpettingkissingfondlingneckingsmooching

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hugged"?▾

"Hugged" has 2 syllables: hugg · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "hugged"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hugged" is /hʌɡd/.

What does "hugged" mean?▾

Hugged: To crouch; huddle as with cold.

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