How to Pronounce Mugs

To pronounce "mugs", say MUGS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “mugs”

"mugs" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with thugs and jugs, if that helps it stick.

What does mugs mean?

noun

  1. A large cup for hot liquids, usually having a handle and used without a saucer.
  2. The face, often used deprecatingly.

    “What an ugly mug.”

verb

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

noun

  1. Motherfucker (usually in similes, e.g. "like a mug" or "as a mug")

Synonyms

dialmushphiz

Words that rhyme with mugs

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

thugsjugsbugslugstugsjuggstrigslugesbuggsslugsdrugshugs

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mugs"?▾

"Mugs" has one syllable.

What does "mugs" mean?▾

Mugs: A large cup for hot liquids, usually having a handle and used without a saucer.

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