How to Pronounce Plaguing

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

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PLAG-uing

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💡 Tip for remembering “plaguing”

"plaguing" has 2 syllables: plag-uing.

What does plaguing 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.”

noun

  1. Annoyance; harassment

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "plaguing"?▾

"Plaguing" has 2 syllables: plag · uing.

What does "plaguing" mean?▾

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

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