To pronounce "pugil", say PUG-il — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
pugil
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"pugil" has 2 syllables: pug-il. It rhymes with mugil and pujol, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Pugil" has 2 syllables: pug · il.
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