How to Pronounce Plagued

To pronounce "plagued", say PLAG-ued — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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PLAG-ued

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💡 Tip for remembering “plagued”

"plagued" has 2 syllables: plag-ued.

What does plagued mean?

verb

  1. To harass, pester or annoy someone persistently or incessantly.
  2. To afflict with a disease or other calamity.

    “Natural catastrophes plagued the colonists till they abandoned the pestilent marshland.”

adjective

  1. Constantly afflicted or relentlessly attacked (by someone or something).

Related words

troubledoverruninfestedafflictafflictedharassedtormentedvexed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "plagued"?▾

"Plagued" has 2 syllables: plag · ued.

What does "plagued" mean?▾

Plagued: To harass, pester or annoy someone persistently or incessantly.

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