How to Pronounce Slugged

To pronounce "slugged", say SLUGG-ed — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

SLUGG-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “slugged”

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

What does slugged mean?

verb

  1. To drink quickly; to gulp; to down.
  2. To take part in casual carpooling; to form ad hoc, informal carpools for commuting, essentially a variation of ride-share commuting and hitchhiking.

verb

  1. To hit very hard, usually with the fist.

    “He insulted my mother, so I slugged him.”

Words that rhyme with slugged

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tuggedluggeddruggedhuggedpluggedunpluggedmuggedchuggedbuggedjuggedpuggedsnugged

Related words

beltedhitkickedknockedpunchedslappedsmashedstabbed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "slugged"?▾

"Slugged" has 2 syllables: slugg · ed.

What does "slugged" mean?▾

Slugged: To drink quickly; to gulp; to down.

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