How to Pronounce Plug-in

To pronounce "plug-in", say PLUG-in — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈplʌɡɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈplʌɡɪn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “plug-in”

"plug-in" has 2 syllables: plug-in. It rhymes with twiggen and biggen, if that helps it stick.

What does plug-in mean?

noun

  1. Anything that plugs into something.
  2. A module or device that interacts with another to add a specific feature or function.

adjective

  1. Designed to be plugged into an electrical power outlet or circuit.

Synonyms

PEVadd-inadd-onsnap-in

Antonyms

hard-wired

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Words that rhyme with plug-in

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twiggenbiggenrugintrygonzygonduggindugan

Related words

pluginpillarmoduleadd-incomponentsnap-inconnectmodulus

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "plug-in"?▾

"Plug-in" has 2 syllables: plug · in.

What is the IPA transcription of "plug-in"?▾

The IPA transcription of "plug-in" is /ˈplʌɡɪn/.

What does "plug-in" mean?▾

Plug-in: Anything that plugs into something.

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