How to Pronounce Mugger

To pronounce "mugger", say MUGG-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmʌɡɚ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈmʌɡɚ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “mugger”

"mugger" has 2 syllables: mugg-er. It rhymes with bugger and twigger, if that helps it stick.

What does mugger mean?

noun

  1. A street robber.
  2. A person who makes exaggerated faces, as a performance; a gurner.

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Words that rhyme with mugger

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

buggertwiggersluggerluggerpluggerhuggerchuggersnuggerpuggerruggertuggerdrugger

Related words

robberburglarthiefbanditthughoodlumgoonaggressor

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mugger"?▾

"Mugger" has 2 syllables: mugg · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "mugger"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mugger" is /ˈmʌɡɚ/.

What does "mugger" mean?▾

Mugger: A street robber.

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