How to Pronounce Plug

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

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Syllable

Letters

/plʌɡ/

IPA

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

noun

A pronged connecting device which fits into a mating socket, especially an electrical one.
“I pushed the plug back into the electrical socket and the lamp began to glow again.”
Any piece of wood, metal, or other substance used to stop or fill a hole.
“Pull the plug out of the tub so it can drain.”

verb

To stop with a plug; to make tight by stopping a hole.
“He attempted to plug the leaks with some caulk.”
To blatantly mention a particular product or service as if advertising it.
“The main guest on the show just kept plugging his latest movie: it got so tiresome.”