How to Pronounce Slugger

To pronounce "slugger", say SLUGG-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈslʌɡɚ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈslʌɡɚ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “slugger”

"slugger" has 2 syllables: slugg-er. It rhymes with bugger and twigger, if that helps it stick.

What does slugger mean?

noun

  1. A boxer who tends to deliver hard punches
  2. A batter who has a high percentage of extra base hits

    “That will bring up the slugger, Jones.”

Words that rhyme with slugger

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

buggertwiggermuggerluggerpluggerhuggerchuggersnuggerpuggerruggertuggerdrugger

Related words

hitterbattersloggerbatsmancatcherringerchampionbatting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "slugger"?▾

"Slugger" has 2 syllables: slugg · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "slugger"?▾

The IPA transcription of "slugger" is /ˈslʌɡɚ/.

What does "slugger" mean?▾

Slugger: A boxer who tends to deliver hard punches

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