How to Pronounce Ploughs

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

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Letters

PLOUGHS

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

Sounds exactly like: plows — easy to mix up when writing.

noun

The notional area of land able to be farmed in a year by a team of 8 oxen pulling a carruca plow, usually reckoned at 120 acres.

noun

A device pulled through the ground in order to break it open into furrows for planting.
“The horse-drawn plough had a tremendous impact on agriculture.”
The use of a plough; tillage.

verb

To use a plough on to prepare for planting.
“I've still got to plough that field.”
To use a plough.
“Some days I have to plough from sunrise to sunset.”