How to Pronounce Hugging

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈhʌɡɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hugging”

"hugging" has 2 syllables: hugg-ing. It rhymes with lugging and slugging, if that helps it stick.

What does hugging mean?

verb

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

noun

  1. The act of giving a hug.

Synonyms

cleavestickhunkersquatstoopaccollcollembrace

Words that rhyme with hugging

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

luggingsluggingtuggingbuggingchuggingfiggingpluggingwiggingdebuggingfriggingjiggingsnugging

Related words

cuddlingsnugglingcaressingpettingkissingfondlingneckingsmooching

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hugging"?▾

"Hugging" has 2 syllables: hugg · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "hugging"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hugging" is /ˈhʌɡɪŋ/.

What does "hugging" mean?▾

Hugging: To crouch; huddle as with cold.

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