How to Pronounce Plough

To pronounce "plough", say PLOUGH — one syllable, IPA /ˈpɫaʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈpɫaʊ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/plˈaʊ/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

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What does plough mean?

noun

  1. A device pulled through the ground in order to break it open into furrows for planting.
  2. Any of several other tools or implements that cut and push material. Ellipsis of snowplough.

verb

  1. To use a plough on soil to prepare for planting.
  2. To use a plough.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "plough"?▾

To pronounce "plough", say PLOUGH — one syllable, IPA /ˈpɫaʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "plough"?▾

"Plough" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "plough"?▾

The IPA transcription of "plough" is /ˈpɫaʊ/.

What does "plough" mean?▾

Plough: A device pulled through the ground in order to break it open into furrows for planting.

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