How to Pronounce Hugger-mugger

To pronounce "hugger-mugger", say HUGG-erm-ugg-er — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈhʌɡ.əˌmʌɡ.ə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

13

Letters

/ˈhʌɡ.əˌmʌɡ.ə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hugger-mugger”

"hugger-mugger" has 4 syllables: hugg-erm-ugg-er.

What does hugger-mugger mean?

noun

  1. Secrecy.
  2. Disorder.

verb

  1. To meet or act secretly.

adjective

  1. Secret, clandestine, sly.
  2. Disorderly, chaotic, confused.

    “hugger-mugger doings”

Related words

surreptitiouscoverthole-and-cornerclandestineundercovercloak-and-daggersecrethush-hush

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hugger-mugger"?▾

"Hugger-mugger" has 4 syllables: hugg · erm · ugg · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "hugger-mugger"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hugger-mugger" is /ˈhʌɡ.əˌmʌɡ.ə/.

What does "hugger-mugger" mean?▾

Hugger-mugger: Secrecy.

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