To pronounce "pug", say PUG — one syllable, IPA /pʌɡ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/pʌɡ/
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"pug" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with snug and smug, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Pug" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "pug" is /pʌɡ/.
Pug: A small dog of an ancient breed originating in China, having a snub nose, wrinkled face, squarish body, short smooth hair, and curled tail.
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