How to Pronounce Plugged

To pronounce "plugged", say PLUGG-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /plʌɡd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Accent

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Syllables

Letters

/plʌɡd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “plugged”

"plugged" has 2 syllables: plugg-ed. It rhymes with tugged and lugged, if that helps it stick.

What does plugged mean?

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.”

Synonyms

drill pound sleep with keep up soldier on bust a cap pop ventilate

Words that rhyme with plugged

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tugged lugged drugged slugged hugged unplugged mugged chugged bugged jugged pugged snugged

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "plugged"?▾

"Plugged" has 2 syllables: plugg · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "plugged"?▾

The IPA transcription of "plugged" is /plʌɡd/.

What does "plugged" mean?▾

Plugged: To stop with a plug; to make tight by stopping a hole.

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