How to Pronounce Mugging

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈmʌɡɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “mugging”

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

What does mugging mean?

verb

  1. To strike in the face.
  2. To assault for the purpose of robbery.

noun

  1. A quick violent robbery of a person, usually in a public place.

    “There have been three muggings in this street in the past week.”

Words that rhyme with mugging

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

luggingslugginghuggingtuggingbuggingchuggingfiggingpluggingwiggingdebuggingfriggingjigging

Related words

robbingaggressionassaultattackabusebruisingrobberystickup

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mugging"?▾

"Mugging" has 2 syllables: mugg · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "mugging"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mugging" is /ˈmʌɡɪŋ/.

What does "mugging" mean?▾

Mugging: To strike in the face.

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