How to Pronounce Shrugged

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ʃɹʌɡd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “shrugged”

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

What does shrugged mean?

verb

  1. To raise (the shoulders) to express uncertainty, lack of concern, (formerly) dread, etc.

    “I asked him for an answer and he just shrugged.”

Words that rhyme with shrugged

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tuggedluggeddruggedsluggedhuggedpluggedunpluggedmuggedchuggedbuggedjuggedpugged

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shrugged"?▾

"Shrugged" has 2 syllables: shrugg · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "shrugged"?▾

The IPA transcription of "shrugged" is /ʃɹʌɡd/.

What does "shrugged" mean?▾

Shrugged: To raise (the shoulders) to express uncertainty, lack of concern, (formerly) dread, etc.

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